R&D Project Manager

Recordati; Milano; In loco; EUR 59.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Recordati in Italy is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead drug development programs and drive cross-functional teams across Preclinical, Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and CMC. You will develop integrated development plans, manage timelines, budgets, and KPIs, and ensure audit-ready records while partnering with CROs and external providers.

A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, 5+ years of drug development experience, and PMP or equivalent qualification are

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within drug development, clinical development, preclinical development, or related R&D environments.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes (preclinical and clinical) and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency with computer-based tools.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and make timely, informed decisions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in integrated project planning and timeline management, including advanced use of Microsoft Project and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, O365 SharePoint, Veeva).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification.

Mansioni

• Lead and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and key performance metrics, ensuring effective tracking of critical path activities, deliverables, forecasts, and project progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, communication, and governance by coordinating meetings, managing actions, decisions and risks, and ensuring timely reporting and alignment across stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project management processes, tools, and documentation standards; oversee CRO performance and external provider engagement; and ensure project records are complete, compliant, and audit-ready.

Conoscenze

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

MS Teams & collaboration platforms

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Strumenti

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Veeva

Office 365 / O365

Descrizione del lavoro

At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.

What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values - Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver - reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.

Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential?

Job Purpose

We are looking for a R&D Project Manager responsible for leading R&D Project Teams through the effective planning and execution of drug development programs and strategic R&D initiatives. In this role, the R&D Project Manager provides overall project leadership, ensuring alignment, coordination, and execution across all functions involved in the development program.

Key Responsibilities

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated development plans (IDPs) for R&D drug development programs in collaboration with functional team representatives, to track and manage key activities across R&D functions including Preclinical, Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and CMC.

• Lead and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and key performance metrics, ensuring effective tracking of critical path activities, deliverables, forecasts, and project progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, communication, and governance by coordinating meetings, managing actions, decisions and risks, and ensuring timely reporting and alignment across stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project management processes, tools, and documentation standards; oversee CRO performance and external provider engagement; and ensure project records are complete, compliant, and audit-ready.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree required; scientific discipline preferred.

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within drug development, clinical development, preclinical development, or related R&D environments.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes (preclinical and clinical) and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency with computer-based tools.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and make timely, informed decisions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in integrated project planning and timeline management, including advanced use of Microsoft Project and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, O365 SharePoint, Veeva).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification.

Required Languages

Fluency in English

Salary

Gross annual salary starting from: 65.000€

Please note: The salary indicated in this posting complies with local pay transparency regulations for Italian employment contracts. Final offers will be tailored to the successful candidate's experience, professional expertise, and interview journey, while ensuring internal equity. At Recordati, we are committed to a comprehensive, fair, and competitive remuneration system; a full overview of your total rewards package will be shared and discussed with you during the recruiting process.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.