Project Manager-DX Development (Craigavon or North West)

Almac Group Ltd; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Craigavon is seeking an experienced Project Manager for DX Development. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in life sciences, possess strong project management skills, and have experience with molecular science. They will manage biomarker projects and ensure the delivery of clinical trials in a dynamic environment. An attractive benefits package including competitive salary and healthcare is offered.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Opportunities for Advancement

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition

Rewards for Years Of Service

Group Healthcare Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of molecular science and its application to diagnosis and treatment of disease, particularly biomarkers.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a high volume workload.
• Effective communication skills required (written, oral and presentational).

Responsibilities

• Manage biomarker and companion diagnostic projects.
• Ensure project teams are organised and productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to biomarker clinical trial management and test delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Time Management Skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Life science

Molecular science

Education

Degree in a life sciences area

PhD in a life sciences area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – DX Development

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Craigavon or North West

Reference: HRJOB10950

The Role

In the role of Project Manager – DX Development you will manage biomarker and companion diagnostic projects at Almac Diagnostic Services. The successful applicant can be based from our headquarters at Craigavon or from our North West office in Derry/Londonderry region.

Almac Diagnostic Services is a leading stratified medicine business, specialising in biomarker-driven clinical trials. We are involved in multiple oncology and immunology trials, contributing to treatments for breast and ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and more. We focus on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of companion diagnostic tests, and on biomarker clinical trial management and clinical test delivery from our CLIA-accredited laboratories.

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or equivalent) in a life sciences area
• Experience of molecular science and its application to diagnosis and treatment of disease, in particular in relation to biomarkers
• Experience within a role requiring ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks (and project teams) within a high volume workload in accordance with changing demands and priorities whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out
• Experience within a role requiring effective communication skills (written, oral and presentational)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment which often requires establishment of new processes
• A knowledge of the life sciences, molecular oncology and diagnostics industry
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (to include Word, Excel and Outlook)

Desirable Criteria

• PhD in a life sciences area
• Proven project management experience
• Experience of product development in the field of diagnostics
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Project or equivalent

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined above.

Reward

For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which will include a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more.

Closing date

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 05 Oct 2025 at 17:00

Recruitment Agencies

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills

Microsoft Project, Time Management Skills, Communication skills, Project Management, life science, molecular science

Benefits

Staff Discounts, Opportunities for Advancement, Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition, Rewards for Years Of Service, Group Healthcare Scheme, Pension Scheme