Project Manager

Company OverviewWe are a privately TechBio group of companies at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. Our portfolio spans drug discovery, MedTech solutions, AI-driven drug development, branded generics formulation and development, contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services, and pharmacovigilance expertise. With a commitment to accelerating life-changing therapies, we operate as an agile, integrated ecosystem that bridges cutting-edge research with commercial excellence. Headquartered in a dynamic hub for biotech innovation, we foster a collaborative culture where bold ideas thrive under direct executive oversight.Position SummaryThe Project Manager will report directly to the CEO and serve as a strategic linchpin across our diverse group of companies. This high-impact role involves overseeing complex, cross-functional projects in drug discovery, MedTech, AI applications – One Platform for Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Quality, Supply chain, Operations etc . You will drive end-to-end project execution from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory standards, and timelines. As a trusted advisor to the CEO, you will provide executive-level insights, mitigate risks, and champion operational efficiency in a fast-paced, privately held environment. This position demands a blend of scientific acumen, leadership prowess, and entrepreneurial spirit to propel our group's growth.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for initiatives spanning drug discovery pipelines, AI-enhanced target identification, MedTech device integration, M& A Projects, JV Projects, CDMO scale-up, and pharmacovigilance protocols; define scope, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and KPIs to align with CEO priorities and group-wide goals.Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, regulatory experts, and external partners; foster collaboration across company silos to ensure seamless integration of AI tools in drug development and CDMO workflows.Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve risks related to timelines, budgets, regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA/EMA guidelines), and technical challenges in pharmacovigilance case processing or MedTech prototyping; implement contingency strategies to safeguard project outcomes.Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for internal executives, clients, and vendors; build and maintain strong relationships to facilitate smooth project delivery, from pre-clinical drug discovery stages to branded generics market launch.Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress using advanced tools (e.g., PMS, or AI analytics platforms); deliver concise, data-driven updates to the CEO, highlighting achievements, bottlenecks, and ROI projections for portfolio-wide initiatives.Process Optimization: Champion continuous improvement by developing frameworks for quality decision-making, resource optimization, and innovation integration, such as leveraging AI for pharmacovigilance signal detection or streamlining CDMO tech transfers.Regulatory and Compliance Oversight: Ensure all projects adhere to global standards (e.g., ICH guidelines, GxP requirements) across drug development, MedTech validation, and safety surveillance; coordinate audits and documentation for branded generics and CDMO contracts.Innovation and Scalability: Collaborate with R&D leads to explore synergies between AI, drug discovery, and MedTech; support business development by evaluating project feasibility for new partnerships or expansions in generics and pharmacovigilance services.Qualifications and RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred, with certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma highly desirable.Experience: 7+ years in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or MedTech sectors, with proven track record in at least two of the following: drug discovery, AI/ML applications in pharma, CDMO operations, branded generics development, or pharmacovigilance; direct reporting to C-suite experience is a strong plus.Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.Proficiency in project management software and data analytics tools; familiarity with AI platforms for drug design is advantageous.Deep knowledge of pharma regulations, lifecycle management, and risk frameworks.Excellent communication and presentation abilities for executive briefings.Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, privately held setting with ambiguity and rapid pivots.Ability to travel across different sites in UK, EU, ASIA and other countriesWhat We OfferDirect access to the CEO for high-visibility impact and career acceleration.Competitive compensation package, including equity options in our growing group.Health coverage.A collaborative, innovation-driven culture in a specialty pharma leader.If you are a strategic thinker passionate about transforming healthcare through integrated pharma solutions, apply today to shape the future of our group!