Senior Project Manager

Abcam plc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam plc in Cambridge (UK) seeks a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to coordinate timelines, resources and cross-company collaboration for an AI-driven antibody discovery platform. You will build and maintain integrated project plans, drive predictable delivery across workstreams, and ensure smooth handoffs of materials, methods and data.

The role emphasizes strong governance, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication to keep programs on track in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex scientific/technical programs with senior visibility.
• Strong cross-company coordination with vendors, partners and CROs.
• Excellent communication, judgement and discretion in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Build integrated project plans with milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and ensure smooth handoffs between teams.
• Maintain governance and practical status reporting for leadership updates.
• Provide clear documentation and stakeholder updates to keep momentum.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Job description

better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. Abcam is seeking a highly motivated and organized Senior project Manager to join the newly established Danaher Affinity Reagent Autonomous Laboratory hosted at Abcam in Cambridge. This is a unique opportunity to support the delivery of a cutting-edge AI driven antibody discovery platform and associated antibody discovery projects by coordinating timelines, resources, and cross-company collaboration.This position reports to VP of Danaher Affinity Reagents Autonomous Laboratory and is located in Cambridge (UK).In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Support the establishment of a new automated, data-driven antibody discovery platform by building and maintaining integrated project plans (milestones, dependencies, risks), and driving predictable delivery across workstreams (e.g., automation & data, molecule design, production).Coordinate cross-functional execution by aligning priorities, tracking progress, unblocking issues, and ensuring clear handoffs between teams so materials, methods, and data move smoothly through the pipeline.Ensure strong project governance and communication through practical status reporting, decision/action logs, clear documentation, and stakeholder updates, making sure teams have what they need to move fast without losing quality.The essential requirements of the job include: Project management qualifications and proven experience delivering complex scientific/technical programs with senior stakeholder visibility, including confidently presenting progress, risks, and decisions to leadership audiences. Strong cross-company coordination skills (e.g., vendors, partners, CROs), with a track record of aligning priorities, managing dependencies, and driving decisions across different organisations and ways of working. Excellent communication, judgement, and discretion: able to handle confidential information, negotiate practical solutions, and maintain clear governance (actions, decisions, risks) in a fast-moving environment. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience supporting the build-out of automated and/or AI-enabled life science platforms (e.g., workflow standardisation, automation enablement, data capture readiness, operational rollout). Experience running formal cross-company governance (e.g., steering meetings, decision logs, change control) and maintaining momentum across senior stakeholder groups. Experience with commercial delivery mechanics (e.g., statements of work, purchase orders, budget tracking, milestone-based vendor management, and managing scope changes with partners). The Danaher Business System, or similar business improvement and project management tools. Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . Job SummaryJob number: R1311799Date posted : 2026-06-05Profession: Project/Program ManagementEmployment type: Full time Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That's why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to