Project Manager

King's College London; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College London is seeking a Project Manager for the Gene Therapy Vector Facility. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing the development of advanced therapies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in a GMP environment, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP environment, preferably in cell and gene therapy.
• Ability to communicate highly technical information clearly.
• Experience leading project meetings and managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external projects within the GTVF group.
• Develop project management plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate updates and chair meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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About us

The King's College London Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF) provides comprehensive GMP-grade viral vector manufacturing services. This includes Lentiviral Vector (LV), Retroviral Vector (RV), and Adeno-Associated Viral Vector (AAV) production for early-phase clinical trials, alongside programmes in process innovation, knowledge transfer, and training to address critical skills shortages.

The GTVF is run by a large, industry-leading team of over 50 people with extensive experience in delivering end-to-end viral vector manufacture for academic and commercial clients, focusing on early-stage clinical trials.

About the role

The Project Manager for the GTVF group at King's College London (covering facilities at Guys and St Thomas, Kings College London, and Kings College Hospital) will lead internal and external projects. The GTVF is part of Core Research Platforms within the university's Research Management & Innovation Directorate (RMID). The post holder will collaborate closely with colleagues in this section and other professional services directorates as needed.

This role reports to the Associate Director Commercial and works closely with the GTVF Management Team, including the Operations Director, Quality Director, Technical Director, and Heads of Production, Analytics, QA, QC, Process Development, MSAT, and Business Development.

The Project Manager will oversee assigned projects, which may include client or internal initiatives, working with colleagues across GTVF and leading a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the Operations and Associate Directors. The role involves developing project management plans, monitoring progress, coordinating updates, chairing meetings, and documenting actions.

The candidate must have proven experience or professional knowledge in manufacturing or testing biological products, capable of understanding and communicating complex information clearly, supporting project decisions and stakeholder understanding.

This is a unique role contributing to delivering advanced therapies and supporting the success of the Advanced Therapies cluster.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) indefinite contract.

About you

To succeed, candidates should possess the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. BSc or MSc in a relevant science or engineering discipline
2. Experience in a GMP environment, preferably in cell and gene therapy or biopharmaceutical industry, in process development, analytical development, QC, or manufacturing
3. Familiarity with regulatory guidance for cell-based and biopharmaceutical development
4. Ability to communicate highly technical information clearly, lead technical discussions, and assess information to resolve problems
5. Experience working in a matrix organization, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects
6. Experience leading project meetings and ensuring stakeholder engagement and adherence to project plans
7. Ability to act as a single point of contact for operational project aspects and work independently
8. Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable criteria

1. PMP or Prince2 certification (training can be provided)
2. Good understanding of viral vector and cell biology
3. Experience using MS Project
4. Experience managing projects through all phases: definition, initiation, planning, execution, and control
5. Knowledge of risk identification and communication for risk mitigation

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the required skills, knowledge, and experience are available in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after clicking "Apply Now". This document outlines the criteria assessed at each recruitment stage.

Further Information

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We are committed to supporting our staff and unions, promoting diversity, and developing an inclusive culture at King's.

Candidates are asked to submit their CV and a supporting statement explaining how they meet the essential criteria. If applications are competitive, the desirable criteria may be used to shortlist candidates. Please include evidence of these where possible.

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