Project Lead – Support Services

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Project Lead – Support Services. This office-based role requires 37.5 hours per week and involves leading data/documentation setup for clinical trial supplies.

You will manage tasks to completion, coordinate close-out activities, and mentor junior staff. After a six-month probation, hybrid working may be available under company policies, enabling a mix of in-office and remote work where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3 A-Levels with 4+ years’ relevant experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions or with valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of key data and documentation supporting manufacture and distribution of clinical trial supplies.
• Manage and track essential project tasks through to completion.
• Coordinate close-out activities for documentation, inventory and drug returns.
• Mentor new team members and approve key tasks by Project Coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3 A-Levels + 4+ years experience

Job description

Project Lead – Support Services

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland (office based)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Business Unit: Clinical Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No.: HRJOB11995

The Opportunity

Join our Project Services team and play an important role in delivering projects for Almac Clinical Services customers. As Project Lead – Support Services, you will help ensure the accurate and timely set-up of key data and documentation supporting the manufacture and distribution of clinical trial supplies. You will manage and track essential tasks through to completion, coordinate close‑out activities for documentation, inventory and drug returns, and help keep customer projects moving successfully. You will also support and mentor new team members and provide approval for key tasks completed by Project Co‑ordinators, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills while contributing to work that advances human health.

“Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

What you need to be successful

To be successful in this position, you must either be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions or hold a valid work permit enabling you to undertake full‑time employment in the UK.

Additionally, you will need a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) qualification OR 3 A‑Levels (or equivalent) and 4+ years of relevant work experience.

Proven experience of working on your own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a successful outcome is also essential.

Also, previous proven experience of working to a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in the following areas:

• Generation of instructional documentation
• Performing data entry tasks

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Skills and attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Effective problem solving and decision‑making ability
• Microsoft Office Packages (to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyse and process high volume of technical information

Further information

Please note this role is not a remote position you will be required to work full time in the office for the first six months and there after a successful probationary you can avail of hybrid working (T&C’s apply).