Laboratory Project Lead - Clinical Research Delivery

Simbec-Orion Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbec-Orion Group is seeking a Laboratory Project Manager to join our Laboratory Services Department. You will provide specialist project management to set up and run clinical studies conducted in Laboratory Services, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.

You will interact with Laboratory Services staff and other stakeholders, representing the business in client communications and with third-party vendors. Prior GCP/SOP experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Science or Business degree or equivalent.
• Project management experience in a Laboratory or Clinical Research environment with good clinical practice.
• Excellent organisation and time management to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines with changing priorities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills across levels of seniority.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage projects within scope and budget in line with GCP and SOPs.
• Be the primary client/study team contact from initiation to close-out.
• Attend study meetings and manage study laboratory risks.
• Oversee setup activities (LSP, SHM, TRF/manifest, DTP) and LIMs.
• QC study setup in LIMs including visits, reference ranges and reflex testing.
• Monitor project financials from work order to final reconciliation.
• Provide laboratory data as needed for Dose Escalation Review meetings.
• Maintain eTMF and study files from setup to archive.
• Manage in-scope study changes and communicate with the team.
• Escalate issues to Senior Laboratory Project Managers or Head of Laboratory Project Management.
• Mentor Associate Laboratory Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication & negotiation

Leadership / team work

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Life Science or Business

MSc/PhD/MBA or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Simbec-Orion Group is seeking a Laboratory Project Manager to join our Laboratory Services Department. You will provide specialist project management to set up and run clinical studies conducted in Laboratory Services, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.

You will interact with Laboratory Services staff and other stakeholders, representing the business in client communications and with third-party vendors. Prior GCP/SOP experience is essential for success.