Hands-on Project Manager: Drug Discovery & Preclinical

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across multiple drug discovery and preclinical programmes in a fast-paced biotech setting. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with project leaders and scientific teams to hit milestones from concept through to Development Candidate nomination.

You will coordinate timelines, manage critical paths, and ensure deliverables are achieved while supporting evolving processes as the

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in drug discovery or preclinical development.
• Experience coordinating multiple discovery programmes and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with stage-gate governance and IND-enabling studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple drug discovery and preclinical development programmes, ensuring progress against timelines and milestones.
• Establish and monitor project plans, critical paths, deliverables and key milestones.
• Own programme timelines, identify delays and risks, and drive actions to keep projects on track.
• Work with project leaders and scientists to drive progression and inform decision-making.
• Organise project meetings, prepare updates, and document key decisions.

Skills

Project management

Drug discovery

Preclinical development

Biotech industry

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across multiple drug discovery and preclinical programmes in a fast-paced biotech setting. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with project leaders and scientific teams to hit milestones from concept through to Development Candidate nomination.

You will coordinate timelines, manage critical paths, and ensure deliverables are achieved while supporting evolving processes as the