Project Administrator

Draig Therapeutics; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Draig Therapeutics, a leading biotech company in Cardiff, is seeking a proactive Project Administrator to support project activities within R&D. This role requires strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools to ensure seamless project execution and documentation management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of innovative therapies for depression and neurological disorders.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in administration or project coordination, ideally in biotech or clinical research settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools, especially SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with team members and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation on SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Support scheduling and logistics for project-related meetings.
• Track operational project milestones and proactively flag issues.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

OneDrive

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Location: Cardiff / Hybrid (UK-based) — Minimum 1–2 days per week in Cardiff office required

About Draig Therapeutics

Draig Therapeutics is a rapidly growing clinical-stage biotech based in Cardiff, pioneering small molecule therapies to transform the treatment of depression and neurological disorders. Supported by $140 million in Series A funding, we are advancing multiple exciting clinical programmes and building a dynamic, collaborative team to drive innovation.

Position Summary

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and adaptable Project Administrator to join our Development Operations team. This role delivers essential, hands-on support to enable smooth execution of project activities within R&D function as – Quality, clinical, non-clinical, regulatory, and CMC programmes. Working closely with the Development Operations Coordinator, you will handle day-to-day coordination, documentation management, and communication tasks that directly contribute to project progress.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy working at the operational heart of scientific projects, and are motivated to take ownership of your work, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintaining project documentation on SharePoint and OneDrive, ensuring files are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to access ensuring Audit readiness. eArchivist managing and maintain project documentation on SharePoint and OneDrive, ensuring files are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to access ensuring Audit readiness.
• Support scheduling and logistics for project-related meetings, including preparing agendas and writing/distributing minutes.
• Assist with formatting, compiling, and preparing documents for regulatory and governance submissions.
• Track operational project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables, proactively flagging any issues to the Development Operations Coordinator.
• Support contract administration related to project vendors and collaborators by routing documents for signature and maintaining status records.
• Facilitate onboarding of new team members and external partners by preparing system access and documentation relevant to projects.
• Distribute operational updates and reminders to project teams to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Undertake ad hoc administrative tasks—such as expense processing —to support seamless project operations.
• Provide operational support to an external Quality consultant, assisting with coordinating meetings, writing minutes, and tracking documentation required to ensure compliance with Draig SOPs.
• Act as an appointed Archivist

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in administration or project coordination, ideally within biotech, pharma, or clinical research settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools, especially SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
• Clear and confident communicator, comfortable liaising with project team members and external partners.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and ready to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.

Willing and able to work from our Cardiff office at least 1–2 days per week to support collaboration and on-site activities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within regulated environments (GCP, GMP) and familiarity with clinical trial documentation.
• Basic understanding of drug development and/or clinical operations.
• Exposure to contract workflows and/or vendor coordination.