It Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we're building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Position Description Summary

Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
• Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
• Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
• Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.
• Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department

Qualifications & Experience

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification,
• 7+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years' experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment, In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality
• Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills
• Proven success with building and developing matrix teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills.
• Exemplary project management skills
• Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools ( e.g. Microsoft Project)

Our Benefits

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas.

CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma . Our parent company, CSL , headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

Do work that matters at CSL Behring!