Life Sciences Innovation Program Lead

Radiometer; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in the UK is seeking a Sr Project Manager, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence to lead innovation projects from definition through testing and publication. You will work cross-functionally with product management, quality assurance, operations and legal to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality results.

Reporting to the Director, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence PMO, you will own project schedules, manage budgets, and mitigate risks while engaging Senior Stakeholders to maintain visibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, engineering, biotechnology or a related field.
• Multiple years project management experience in a matrixed team environment, preferably in new product development (NPD) space, with good track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team to execute on innovation projects.
• Collaborate closely with other departments including product management, subject matter experts, Fast Trak scientists, quality assurance, operations, marketing, sourcing and legal to ensure seamless execution of tasks.
• Foster a collaborative environment to drive project success.
• Innovation and improvement– continuously seek opportunities to improve existing processes and develop new, innovative solutions that enhance team performance.
• Responsible for creating and owning project schedule.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality deliverables.
• Run regular project meetings ensuring all actions are assigned, tracked and completed on time.
• Tracking / reporting of project risks and issues; making and delivering mitigation plans as required to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Stakeholder identification and engagement; provide regular updates and ensure alignment with Senior Stakeholders on project goals, objectives and maintain visibility of project status.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/biotech

Master's degree in science/engineering/biotech

Job description

Cytiva in the UK is seeking a Sr Project Manager, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence to lead innovation projects from definition through testing and publication. You will work cross-functionally with product management, quality assurance, operations and legal to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality results.

Reporting to the Director, Fast Trak Scientific Excellence PMO, you will own project schedules, manage budgets, and mitigate risks while engaging Senior Stakeholders to maintain visibility and