Strategic Project Director - Life Sciences (Remote)

ProPharma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is expanding its product lifecycle management group with its newest permanent Project Director, ideally based in one of our European hubs. This role starts as a 1 year fixed-term contract, full-time; largely remote and will drive strategic leadership of major Pharmaceutical Development projects.

This position requires leading stakeholders, presenting to c-suite, and directing cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timelines, and quality, while maintaining strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business (or equivalent).
• 10–15+ years as Project Director/Program leader in life sciences.
• Proven experience presenting to c-suite/director level clients.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, delivery and communication from scoping to implementation across levels.
• Provide strategic leadership across multiple projects.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and quality.
• Work independently with limited oversight from senior management.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Build relationships across stakeholders and present progress to client execs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align with client objectives.
• Drive program success and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Utilize technology to improve project effectiveness.
• Take ownership of program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Executive Presentations

Life Sciences Knowledge

English Fluency

Cross-functional

PPT Proficiency

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in life sciences or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

ProPharma is expanding its product lifecycle management group with its newest permanent Project Director, ideally based in one of our European hubs. This role starts as a 1 year fixed-term contract, full-time; largely remote and will drive strategic leadership of major Pharmaceutical Development projects.

This position requires leading stakeholders, presenting to c-suite, and directing cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timelines, and quality, while maintaining strong English