Junior Project Manager

Random42 Scientific Communication; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their dynamic Science and Project Management team. This exciting role involves overseeing creative and scientific projects, ensuring smooth collaboration between departments, and maintaining high-quality standards. The company prides itself on a supportive culture that encourages personal growth and autonomy, making it a fantastic place for aspiring professionals. With a hybrid working policy and a focus on employee well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the field of scientific communication. If you are a natural problem solver with a passion for project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc level equivalent qualification in a life-science related subject.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and workflows across teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

Job description

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About Random42

Random42 consists of scientists, artists, animators, and programmers, who collaborate to effortlessly intertwine the worlds of science, art, and technology, producing some of the most impactful scientific imagery, stories, and interactive experiences.

About Random42

Random42 consists of scientists, artists, animators, and programmers, who collaborate to effortlessly intertwine the worlds of science, art, and technology, producing some of the most impactful scientific imagery, stories, and interactive experiences.

We are continuously expanding our hardworking and dedicated team, striving to improve on quality year-on-year and maintain our position as a global leader.

About Our Work

Medical animation serves at the core of our work and our scientific storytelling and drug visualization help form the foundation of a pharmaceutical marketing campaign. We have produced work for a variety of pharmaceutical companies, ranging from small pharma and biotech companies to huge global pharmaceutical giants.

We have also worked extensively in the areas of consumer health, medical devices and diagnostics tests, animal health, in addition to collaborating with the film industry to develop various documentaries that can be seen in IMAX theatres globally.

A Little Bit About Our Culture

From very early in their Random42 career, we encourage people to have autonomy and urge them to present their own fresh ideas. We ensure we provide a supportive environment while also giving our people the room they need to succeed in their role on their own. This contributes to an engaged workforce, who are aspiring to take the next step in their career with Random42. We actively encourage internal promotion and don’t put time-limits on when this can be achieved.

Progression of our people is based on observing their progress in terms of performance, and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take the next step.

The most common feedback from both new starters and exit interviews is how friendly, welcoming and supportive our team is. People treat each other with respect, real friendships and positive working relationships are formed, and our team enjoy spending time together at company social events.

We want our team to feel comfortable at work so that they can be as happy and productive as possible. We have a relaxed dress code.

We encourage employees to be their authentic selves and bring their personality with them to work. This contributes to the happy environment we are so proud of. Our central offices have been designed to incorporate dedicated high spec social areas including open plan kitchen, dining area and a roof terrace to encourage colleagues to relax together and engage with each other.

We understand the importance flexible working can play in retaining people and making them feel supported. We have implemented a hybrid working policy to promote a better work-life balance for our team. We also consider any formal or informal individual flexible working requests thoroughly and fairly and do what we can to support these where possible.

Position:

About The Role

We are seeking a talented full-time Junior Project Manager to join the Science and Project Management team. This role will report to the Project Management Director.

This role requires a Minimum BSc level equivalent qualification in a life-science related subject.

Purpose of a Junior Project Manager:

At Random42, Junior Project Managers play a crucial role in the successful delivery of our projects. They will manage a range of creative, immersive, and high-science projects from animations to multi-deliverable interactive experiences, seeing them through from the time the sales team wins the pitch, to final delivery.

Responsibilities of a Junior Project Manager:

The Junior Project Manager will act as the key point of contact, owning project schedules and managing the workflow through our Science and Production teams. We are looking for a natural problem solver who is able to support the workflow internally, as well as possessing a collaborative and efficient focus on client services externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate and collaborate with different departments and teams
• Discuss the scope of the project internally with Science and Production teams
• Build background knowledge of projects and ensure briefs are communicated effectively
• Keep track of project workflow, steps, and communication with clients
• Maintain and oversee the organisation and filing of project documentation and deliverables
• Develop and maintain production timelines with multiple review rounds
• Lead on internal calls - team briefs, internal calls, and day-to-day communication with the Science and Production teams
• Facilitate client calls for feedback and review and assemble relevant teams
• Provide updates on the status of projects to relevant teams
• Build positive relationships throughout the project process
• Handle enquiries from clients/partners clearly, efficiently, and in a timely manner
• Quality control assurance of projects before they go out the door
  
  

Requirements:

Essential Skills Or Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum BSc level equivalent qualification in a life-science
• Excellent attention to detail/quality control skills
• Strong communication skills: both listening and notetaking
• Some experience in a client services business setting would be preferrable, but not essential
  
  

General Skills:

• A natural problem solver
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and organise workload meticulously
• Manages time well between projects, and tasks between time frames
• Clear communication, level-headed and diplomatic approach
• Understands production processes, and can communicate these effectively
• Manages difficult situations in a positive and constructive way
• A good level of commercial awareness
  
  

Other information:

Working Location

During the initial 3 month probation period, you will be expected to work from our Marylebone office 5 days a week. The office is easily accessible from a number of public transport stations including Bond Street and Marylebone.

Upon successful completion of probation period, you will be eligible to work 2 days per week from home, which will vary each week according to our hybrid working rota which you can view in advance. If you have commitments outside work which mean you would benefit from having two fixed days from home, such as childcare drop offs or collections, then you will be able to submit a request to make this change to your working location pattern.

Working hours

Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 (35 hours per week plus one-hour unpaid lunch break per day). Unless otherwise specified, these will be the contracted hours for the role.

Responding to applications

We would ideally like to reply to everyone individually, however, due to the volume of applications we receive this isn’t possible. We will, therefore, focus on successful candidates.

If your application is not successful in this instance, but if you would like us to retain your CV and contact you if a position more suited to your skills and experience arises within the next 6 months, please include this in your cover email.

Conditions of employment

Please note that any offer of employment with Random42 will be subject to the right to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Science

• Industries

  Animation

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