Research Pipeline Project Manager

Pipeline Project Management drives decisions and enables teams to choose the best path and deliver medicines to patients faster than ever. The Pipeline Project Manager (PPM) will partner with project leads to help teams plot the best course, then accelerate through complexity and uncertainty with no compromise to quality or safety.

About the role

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week on-site at our US Upper Providence site in Collegeville, PA or in the UK at our Stevenage site. You will lead and coordinate cross-functional research pre-clinical pipeline projects that advance our scientific priorities. You will partner with project leaders, scientists, clinical teams, portfolio leaders, and external collaborators to shape plans, remove barriers, and drive delivery. We value clear planners who act with purpose, influence across functions, and put patients at the center.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery for assigned research pipeline projects, with clear owners, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve risks, dependencies, and resource constraints quickly.
• Create and maintain program governance, reporting, and meeting cadences to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Prepare decision-ready materials for portfolio reviews and senior leadership, including clear options and recommendations.
• Drive improvements to ways of working, tools, and metrics to increase team efficiency and transparency.
• Support handover of projects from research into later development or operational teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline.
• Extensive project or program management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or related life sciences industry.
• Experience of preclinical projects and early pharmaceutical development.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a matrix organization.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and influencing at all levels.
• Experience with risk management, project controls, and tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science, medicine, engineering, or business (e.g., MSc, PhD, MBA).
• Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting due diligence, portfolio prioritization, or transition planning.
• Familiarity with development of clinical assets.
• Experience designing KPIs and performance frameworks for programs.
• Comfort using digital tools for program tracking and collaboration.
• Clear and concise communication skills, able to present progress, risks, and decisions to varied audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs.
• Pension plan membership.
• Shares and savings program.
• Hybrid working model through our Performance with Choice program.

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