Neuroscience Specialist
2 days ago
Bracknell
We are partnering with a global, innovation-led biopharmaceutical organisation to find a Neuroscience Specialist/Project & Partnerships Coordinator to join their Neuroscience Search & Evaluation team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, business development, and external innovation, helping identify and assess breakthrough therapies and technologies. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, international team working across the UK and US (including Boston, New York, and Indianapolis), supporting the evaluation and progression of cutting-edge opportunities in neuroscience. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you’ll act as a central coordinator ensuring smooth delivery of external innovation evaluations: • Coordinate external partnerships, • Manage agreements (e.g. Confidentiality Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements), • Liaise with legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely execution, • Support scientific evaluation & due diligence, • Schedule and coordinate cross-functional meetings, • Support subject matter experts during evaluation processes, • Collate data, produce reports, and develop presentation materials, • Drive operational excellence, • Maintain accurate records within evaluation and reporting systems, • Manage information flow across global stakeholders, • Ensure timelines and deliverables are tracked effectively, • Enhance processes through innovation, • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and introduce AI tools, • Support adoption of new technologies (e.g. generative AI tools) What We’re Looking For Essential: • BSc in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biochemistry), • Experience in project coordination, project management, or data management within pharma, biotech, or a related environment, • Proven ability to work in matrixed, cross-functional teams, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice to Have • MSc or certifications (e.g. Project Management, PMP), • Understanding of the drug development process, • Experience handling confidential or sensitive information, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build internal networks, • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude, generative AI platforms) Working Environment • Flexible hybrid or remote working (UK-based), • Occasional travel or attendance at meetings across time zones, • Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment Why Apply? • Work on cutting-edge neuroscience innovation, • Collaborate with global leaders in R&D and business development, • Gain exposure to external partnerships, deal evaluation, and strategic decision-making, • Be part of a team shaping the future of breakthrough therapies For more information, apply or get in touch - jamie.keith@cpl.com