Pre-Clinical Project Manager

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Corehr is seeking a Project Manager to support pre-clinical malaria vaccine projects within the Draper Group, Oxford. You will join the Operational team and manage day-to-day activities for a portfolio spanning pre-clinical and clinical projects, liaising with lab teams, clinical teams, and external partners.

The role focuses on coordinating administrative and financial processes to ensure projects are delivered on time and to funder requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in biomedical science or related field.
• Experience in research project management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and liaise with teams and funders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of pre-clinical malaria vaccine projects.
• Support Senior Programme Managers with administrative and project management tasks.
• Interact with pre-clinical lab teams, clinical teams, partners and funders.
• Oversee finance and budget management and scientific administration for on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Biomedical science degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Department of Paediatrics, Draper Lab, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building (DCHB), Sherrington Road, Oxford

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity in theDraper Group in theDepartment of Paediatrics, for aProject Managerto supportpre-clinical malaria vaccine projects.

The Project Manager will be a member of the Draper Group’s Operational team based at thebased at the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building in central Oxford. Themain focusof the role will be to manage the day-to-day activities ofpre-clinical malaria vaccine projects. The successful candidate will also support the SeniorProgrammeManagers with a variety of administrative and project management responsibilities related to a research portfolio which includesa number ofpre-clinical and clinical projects. The postholder will have a background in biological or medical sciences and administration and will take responsibility for a wide range of processes, sometimes of a highly confidential nature, on behalf of the SeniorProgrammeManagers, interacting with pre-clinical lab teams, clinical teams and commercial partnersand funders, locally and internationally. The post holder will provide support in a range of areas, includingfinance and budget managementand scientific administrationto ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and in line with funder and institutional requirements.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially 24 months with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

• providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement.
• allowing applications for additional training funding.
• sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir.
• offering financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.
• offering an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with a relevant degreein the area ofbiomedical science or a similar related field. You will be highly organised, have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact productively and collaboratively with other team members. Proven experience inresearch project management,good communicationskillsand the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Katherine Skinner, the Head of Translation and Strategic Partnerships using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 9 October 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.