Technical Project Manager

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a pharmaceutical company in the South West of England. The role leads cross-functional projects from definition through to closure, balancing technical, quality and commercial considerations to deliver actionable plans.

You will collaborate across functions, manage risks and dependencies, and drive governance, change control and continuous improvement to ensure projects meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical projects in pharma.
• Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems; ability to balance delivery with quality.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from initiation to closure with defined objectives, scope, milestones, and resources.
• Provide concise progress updates to sponsors and senior leaders; escalate issues when needed.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance and commercial teams to build business cases and assess total lifecycle costs.
• Apply project management, Lean and continuous improvement to simplify delivery and improve governance.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean

Continuous improvement

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Science degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our client, a pharmaceutical company based in the South West of England. As the Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for leading cross-functional projects spanning technical transfer, new product development, existing product development and site-based improvements.

This permanent, full-time position sits within the Technical department and offers the scope to take projects from initial definition through to closure. As a Technical Project Manager, you will bring together technical, quality and commercial considerations to turn project objectives into deliverable plans. You will lead through cross-functional collaboration rather than direct line management, helping colleagues resolve barriers and make well-informed decisions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Technical Project Manager will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Own assigned projects from initiation to closure, defining objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones and resource needs. Lead cross-functional colleagues through delivery, maintaining clear plans and managing risks, dependencies and change.
2. Give project sponsors and senior leaders concise, relevant progress updates. Identify obstacles, facilitate practical problem-solving and **escalate** issues or decisions promptly, using sound judgement to keep projects moving.
3. Work with procurement, finance and commercial colleagues to build business cases, assess options and understand total project and lifecycle costs. Embed pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements into project planning and delivery.
4. Apply practical project management, Lean and continuous improvement methods to simplify delivery. Develop reusable templates, stage-gate expectations and governance standards, and use lessons-learned reviews to strengthen future projects.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Technical Project Manager we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. A relevant degree in a scientific or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Previous laboratory, manufacturing or technical experience would be beneficial, as would a formal project management qualification.
2. Proven industry experience in leading cross-functional technical projects within the pharmaceutical sector. You will bring clear written and verbal communication skills, confidence reporting to senior stakeholders, and practical problem-solving ability. Experience managing external suppliers, contract manufacturers or technical service providers would also be valuable.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with project planning, governance, risk management, change control and stakeholder management, alongside working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and pharmaceutical quality systems. You will understand how to balance delivery priorities with quality requirements and recognise when escalation is needed.

Key Words

Technical Project Manager / Pharmaceutical Project Management / Technical Transfer / New Product Development / Existing Product Development / Site Improvement / Good Manufacturing Practice / Project Governance / Change Control / Continuous Improvement

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.