Senior Preclinical Programme Lead - Portfolio & Delivery

BioSpace

Abingdon (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 167,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Immunocore is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Preclinical Research Programme Management, delivering the portfolio strategy from target nomination to candidate nomination. You will coordinate across research, development and external partners, ensuring timely delivery and robust governance.

Strong leadership and scientific acumen are essential for progress in oncology, infectious disease and autoimmune programs.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience.
Experience as a Researcher in biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in an R&D Project or Product Management role in Biotech (6+ years).
Proficiency with MS Project.
Familiarity with PM tools and practices.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams).
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to influence and drive delivery while preserving relationships.
Attention to detail and proactive risk identification.
Delivery-focused mindset with ability to scale.
Strong track record in a relevant scientific discipline.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive programme management support for Preclinical programmes and oversee development, prioritisation and delivery of the Preclinical portfolio.
Establish, implement, and maintain processes and infrastructure for scenario planning, project planning and management.
Partner with project leads to develop, approve, and execute project strategy and deliverables.
Lead portfolio initiatives such as prioritisation and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
Develop competitive analyses with Competitive Intelligence and integrate learnings into strategy.
Communicate and engage with senior management, CMC leaders, and programme teams about progress and risks.
Identify risks and implement mitigations; establish best-practice processes, tools and frameworks.
Evolve the Research Operating Model (ROM) with input from scientists and stakeholders.
Mentor junior team members and coordinate secondees within the Preclinical portfolio.
Plan RPC governance meetings and manage agenda, minutes and actions.