Project Manager - Diagnostics

Astellas Pharma Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Project Manager for Diagnostics to oversee multiple high-priority projects, managing timelines, budgets, and risk assessments. This role involves developing analytical frameworks and collaborating across functions to enhance Medical Affairs initiatives, supporting patient-centric solutions in drug development. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a background in life sciences, and experience in project management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple trials within drug development timelines.
• Ability to manage budgets and vendor relations.
• Strong stakeholder relationship and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and budget management for high-priority projects.
• Develop analytics frameworks to evaluate Medical Affairs activities.
• Collaborate across functions to align analytics with strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

BSc, MSc, or PhD in life sciences or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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Project Manager, Diagnostics

About Astellas: At Astellas, we are a progressive health partner delivering value and outcomes where needed. We focus on innovative science, initially targeting areas with high potential and developing solutions for high-need patient populations, including rare, under-served, or life-threatening diseases. We collaborate directly with patients, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies to ensure patient-centered development and access to therapies. Our goal is to support health solutions through a deep understanding of patient experiences, embedding patient-centricity into our culture and practices.

We also work with payers and regulators to improve access and deliver real-world evidence to inform healthcare decisions, aiming to enhance standards of care and awareness initiatives.

Opportunity:

As a Diagnostics Project Manager, you will independently lead project planning, budget management, and timeline tracking for multiple high-priority projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery with risk management.

Hybrid Working:

This role offers remote work options to help balance work and home life, allowing you to work in a productive environment suited to your needs.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop analytics frameworks to evaluate Medical Affairs activities, including field engagement and content effectiveness.
• Partner with Medical Insights, Field Medical Excellence, and Scientific Content teams to generate and act on data-driven insights.
• Integrate diverse data sources to monitor performance and demonstrate the value of Medical Affairs initiatives.
• Support the deployment of measurement strategies like NPS.
• Collaborate across functions to align analytics with strategic goals and adapt to business needs.
• Refine impact measurement strategies to maintain relevance and accuracy across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing multiple trials within drug development timelines and goals.
• Ability to manage project plans, budgets, contracts, and vendor relations.
• Strong leadership in meetings, action tracking, and information management.
• Risk management skills for diagnostic solutions.
• Proficiency with project management tools, methods, and templates for standardization.
• Ability to implement process improvements and foster collaboration.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills across global teams.
• Mentoring experience for junior project managers.
• Report to the Global Head of Precision Medicine and Diagnostics, with cross-functional collaboration.

Education/Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in life sciences or related field.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM).

Working Environment:

• Permanent, full-time position based in the UK.
• Hybrid working model, requiring at least 1 day per quarter in the Addlestone office; flexibility may vary.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.