Project Manager, Oncology

Freshminds; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Lead for oncology research. This role involves managing research teams and producing market insights. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD and 2-3 years of experience in commercial oncology projects. The position can be remote with a hybrid option in London. This part-time contract lasts for 1 month with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years leading commercial research projects in oncology, ideally with a focus on lung cancer.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Confident engaging with research teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the workstream.
• Produce detailed reports and conduct timely analyses.
• Coordinate the research team for quality control and timely delivery.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication

Coordination abilities

Oncology expertise

Education

Master’s or PhD from a Russell Group University

Job description

Overview

Our client partners with global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to provide deep, nuanced market insights. The company has maintained a trusted three-year partnership with a major pharmaceutical client, supporting their oncology asset in lung cancer through continuous competitive and customer insights. The workstream is led by an Engagement Manager and delivered by three researchers, but with the manager at capacity, they are looking for an additional project lead to help co-ordinate the team to keep momentum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the workstream.
• Produce detailed reports, monitoring and interpreting competitor press releases and quarterly earnings, and conduct timely analyses of market and pipeline activity.
• Coordinate and align the research team, ensuring timely delivery of outputs, quality control on deliverables before submission.
• Apply oncology expertise, ideally with knowledge of lung cancer terminology, to guide and validate research outputs.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD grad from a Russell Group University in life sciences/pharmacological/medical field.
• 2–3 years leading commercial research projects in oncology (minimum) (4+ years if with less direct oncology exposure); specific focus on lung cancer a plus.
• Proven project management skills within pharma/healthcare commercial projects.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Confident engaging with research teams and driving momentum.

Profile

• Location: Remote (Option to work hybrid in London HQ).
• Duration: 1 month, with potential extension for 1–2 months/Temp to perm possibility.
• Part time - 3 days per week.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting and Project Management

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services
• Market Research
• Biotechnology Research