Life Sciences Project Lead, R&D & NPI

Radiometer; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional R&D, engineering, operations and quality projects at the Portsmouth site, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives are met. The role reports to Global Central R&D and has a dotted-line to the senior R&D lead in the UK.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and strong experience in managing technical projects in a matrixed organization, with excellent English communication and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, bioprocessing, biotechnology, or related technical discipline.
• Experience managing technical, R&D, product development, engineering, or operational improvement projects in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of project planning, resource management, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, product management, and other functions while leading multiple technical projects from initiation through completion.
• Serve as the site coordination liaison, translating local requests into clear actions, owners, deliverables and execution plans.
• Facilitate project reviews, decision-making, and structured problem-solving sessions to maintain progress and accountability.
• Identify risks and execution barriers early; develop mitigation plans and escalate as needed.
• Provide timely updates to sponsors and stakeholders; capture lessons learned to improve practices.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/l Life sciences

Tools

Visual Project Management

PSP

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional R&D, engineering, operations and quality projects at the Portsmouth site, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives are met. The role reports to Global Central R&D and has a dotted-line to the senior R&D lead in the UK.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and strong experience in managing technical projects in a matrixed organization, with excellent English communication and travel