Project Manager - UK Clinical Genomics Network

BioNTech SE; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in London is seeking a project manager to coordinate efforts between UK and German teams for their cancer vaccine programs. The role involves extensive project management tasks, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams. Candidates should have a strong background in clinical diagnostics and project management, with excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Diverse employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of project management tasks during studies or time in industry.
• Strong background in Clinical NGS, diagnostic assay development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project progress including budgets, timelines, and quality.
• Ensure efficient communication among project stakeholders.
• Drive multiple teams to ensure project goals are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in clinical diagnostics or NGS

Job description

Overview

London, United Kingdom | full time | Job ID: 9741

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 looking forward receiving your application.

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