Senior Project Manager

BioTalent; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a remote position with occasional site travel. The role involves managing projects in the pharmaceutical sector, requiring strong skills in contract and budget management and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing concurrent projects and building relationships across teams, motivated to improve patient outcomes. This position offers an initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension or permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a Senior Project Manager within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong expertise in contract and budget management.
• Experience working remotely or in hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate review committees and prepare documentation.
• Drive alignment and maintain project momentum in remote settings.

Skills

Project management in pharmaceuticals

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote team experience

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Tools

Smartsheet

Coupa

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager for a leading pharmaceutical company in the UK.

This position is remote with very occasional travel to site. This is a 6 month initial contract, with high possibility of extension or permanent hire after.

Required Experience & Capabilities

• Demonstrated success as a Senior Project Manager within the pharmaceutical sector or a comparable regulated industry.
• Strong expertise in contract, budget, purchase order, and invoice management.
• Exceptional organisational abilities, with proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder groups.
• Confident operating cross-functionally with teams such as procurement, compliance, legal, finance, and other project managers.
• Practical experience using Smartsheet, Coupa, or equivalent project / contract management platforms.
• Ability to coordinate and support review committees (e.g., Local Funding Request Review Committee) including preparation of documentation, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating initiative and sound problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical organisational structures, particularly the interface between medical and commercial functions.
• Prior project management experience within a pharmaceutical company.
• Track record of serving as the operational “glue” for cross-functional teams (e.g., medical, commercial, marketing, market access).
• Experience working effectively in remote or hybrid teams, with occasional travel as required.
• Proactive, committed, and team-oriented mindset, viewing themselves as an integral contributor rather than a support role.
• Motivated by mission-driven work, particularly in areas that improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases.
• “Connector” personality – enjoys driving alignment, ensuring accountability, and maintaining project momentum.
• Able to remain visible, communicative, and responsive while working remotely.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with strong relationship-building skills across internal stakeholders (e.g., medical, commercial, legal, compliance, finance, procurement).