Project Manager - UK Clinical Genomics Network

BioNTech SE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in London is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate efforts between UK and German teams for cancer vaccine programs. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and communication among various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in clinical next-generation sequencing, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of the UK healthcare system. Competitive remuneration packages are offered based on role and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Variety of employee benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of project management tasks during studies or time in industry.
• Strong background in Clinical next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and diagnostic assay development.
• In-depth understanding of the UK clinical and healthcare system.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Very good English skills, written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional planning, coordination, and monitoring of project progress.
• Drive interdisciplinary teams to deliver project scope and goals.
• Establish and maintain communication structures among stakeholders.
• Contribute to content work and support Subject Matter Experts.
• Compile data and report project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Clinical next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

London, United Kingdom | full time

As part of the Bioanalytics & Bioinformatics Project Management team at BioNTech, you will join a motivated team who provides project management support for cross-functional teams in a variety of projects to support the development of our technology platforms. This specific position is to support coordination between UK and German teams to further our individualized cancer vaccine programs, including piloting decentralized sequencing approaches with our clinical partners in the UK.

The holder of this position will align with different stakeholders spanning R&D and clinical teams to manage efficient communication and collaborations throughout the UK clinical genomics network.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Cross-functional planning (incl. definition of scope, tasks, work packages and deliverables), coordination, and monitoring of project progress (incl. budget, timelines, quality, risk management)
• Drive multiple interdisciplinary teams to ensure project scope and goals are delivered in desired time and quality
• Establish and ensure efficient communication structures among internal and external project stakeholders and ensure information and content flow between interdisciplinary teams (incl. regular reporting to executive management)
• Contribution to content work and hands-on support of Subject Matter Experts in individual work packages/specific areas
• Project documentation (compile data and information relevant to the project) and reporting
• Build, maintain, and manage high performing project team

What you have to offer:

• Experience of project management tasks during studies or time in industry
• A strong background in one or more of the following areas: Clinical next Generation Sequencing (NGS), diagnostic assay development, validation of methods, qualification of instruments
• In-depth understanding of the UK clinical and healthcare system
• Highly desirable: Hands on experience with development and use of NGS methods and the interface with bioinformatics analysis; previous working experience in regulated environments (e.g. GCP/GCLP or GMP)
• Vendor management experience
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter with fast perception of new knowledge and efficient problem-solving skills with high personal commitment within a matrix and fast paced environment
• Willingness to handle complex projects across multiple departments and with collaboration partners
• Very good English skills, written and orally (German skills are also desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable but not essential

Your Benefits:

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note: Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider 'HireRight'. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination, favoritism or harassment based on gender, political views, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other physical or personal characteristics.