Senior Project Manager (10-Month Contract)
6 days ago
Basingstoke
Your new company \nOpportunity to join a globally recognised biopharmaceutical organisation within Speciality Diagnostics, experiencing innovation-driven growth and expanding product demand.\nOperating within a highly regulated IVD and medical diagnostics environment, committed to delivering high-quality, compliant products to global markets while investing heavily in business transformation, operational excellence, and scalable manufacturing capabilities.An exciting time to join, with multiple strategic initiatives underway aimed at enhancing processes, improving efficiency, and supporting long-term global growth.\nYour new role \nAs a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex, cross-functional projects focused on business transformation, change control, and product life cycle optimisation.\nWorking closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial teams, you will:\n\nLead end-to-end delivery of high-value, complex programmes across multiple functions and geographies\nDrive business transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organisational priorities\nOversee project planning, scheduling, and execution, including development of detailed Gantt charts, resource planning, and critical path analysis.\nManage validation-related deliverables, including risk assessments, validation plans, and supporting GMP/IVD requirements\nIdentify and mitigate project risks, developing robust contingency plans to ensure delivery timelines are maintained\nTake ownership of project governance, including tracking KPIs, budgets, and stakeholder communications\nAct as the central point of contact for all project-related activities, ensuring clear communication across cross-functional teams.\nContribute to the development and standardisation of project management best practices across the organisation\nSupport and mentor project teams, helping to drive high performance and continuous improvement.A highly visible role with direct input into strategic decision-making and transformation initiatives, offering the opportunity to influence both operational and organisational direction.\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capability, including:\n\nExperience in senior project management roles within regulated environments\nTrack record of delivering end-to-end complex, cross-functional projects\nStrong understanding of GMP, FDA, and IVD regulatory frameworks\nExperience working within manufacturing and/or product development environmentsTechnical & Functional Expertise\n\nStrong capability in project planning and execution and critical path management\nExperience managing validation activities, risk assessments, and quality documentation\nProven skills in risk management, issue resolution, and change control processes\nProficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project)Leadership & Behavioural Skills\n\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\nAbility to drive alignment across diverse teams and manage competing priorities\nStrong problem-solving capability with a proactive and structured approach\nExperience contributing to business transformation or operational improvement initiatives\nHigh level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneouslyPreferred (Not Essential)\n\nAdvanced degree (M.Sc.or similar)\nPMP or equivalent project management certification\nPrevious experience within the IVD or diagnostics sector.What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive hourly rate\nExposure to high-impact, strategic transformation projects\nOpportunity to work within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment\nHybrid working arrangementsWhat you need to do now \nPlease note, this role does not offer sponsorship. Candidates must have the full right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career