Project Director

ProPharma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is expanding its product lifecycle management group with its newest permanent Project Director, ideally based in one of our European hubs. This role starts as a 1 year fixed-term contract, full-time; largely remote and will drive strategic leadership of major Pharmaceutical Development projects.

This position requires leading stakeholders, presenting to c-suite, and directing cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timelines, and quality, while maintaining strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business (or equivalent).
• 10–15+ years as Project Director/Program leader in life sciences.
• Proven experience presenting to c-suite/director level clients.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, delivery and communication from scoping to implementation across levels.
• Provide strategic leadership across multiple projects.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and quality.
• Work independently with limited oversight from senior management.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Build relationships across stakeholders and present progress to client execs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align with client objectives.
• Drive program success and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Utilize technology to improve project effectiveness.
• Take ownership of program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Executive Presentations

Life Sciences Knowledge

English Fluency

Cross-functional

PPT Proficiency

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in life sciences or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

Position Overview

ProPharma is currently expanding its product lifecycle management group with its newest permanent Project Director to ideally be based in one of our European hubs. This role will start initially as a 1 year fixed term contract full-time; it can be performed largely remote based and will be key in driving the strategic leadership of a variety of key Pharmaceutical Development projects. This role will engage with key stakeholders; present to c-suite individuals and overall drive the program’s success.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and communication of projects from scoping and initiation through to implementation to all levels
• Provide strategic direction and leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with client and organisational objectives.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure delivery against scope, timelines, budget and quality objectives.
• Work independently with limited oversight from senior management.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Build key relationships across a variety of stakeholders
• Present current progress to various levels of our client’s business up to c-suite
• Able to work at a high level and understand the key objectives of our client
• Lead cross-functional teams on an ongoing basis
• Consistently evaluate the Program’s success and ensure any corrective actions are implemented to ensure its overall objectives are achieved
• Utilize key technology to support the continuous improvement of the projects effectiveness
• Take ownership of the Program’s goals
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher within a in life-sciences or business discipline
• At least 10-15 years or more demonstrated experience working as a Project Director/Program leader largely (if not solely) within the life-sciences sector
• Proven experience presenting to c-suite or Director level client’s
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for quality.
• Excellent time management skills and comfortable working to and driving strict deadlines.
• Solutions orientated and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to organize and perform own work tasks independently.
• Able to work effectively with local and virtual team members and other professionals.
• Fluency in English is a must with any other EU language being highly desirable
• Advanced understanding and proficiency with utilizing PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

Additional Information

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.