Proclinical are working exclusively with a start up Ophthalmology biotech who are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead 2 programs and oversee all cross functional aspects (Regulatory, CMC and Clinical) - this is part of the project management group within the company reporting directly to the COO.
This Role is a 6 month initial contract, with room for extension and will be outside IR35 - LTD Company
ROLE:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Senior Program Manager or Program Lead (flexible on title) will be responsible for cross function leadership of multiple (2+) drug development programs, from first in human clinical trials with potential to lead through to commercialisation given track record of founders.
The role will be highly autonomous and entirely responsible for establishing and operating the project management function, in close collaboration with senior leadership. The role has the potential to lead a program management team as the portfolio grows and matures to later stage clinical trials.
Flexible, hybrid working role, based in the UK.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effective cross functional program management for lead assets (2) to ensure that projects are delivered to time, target and within budget, in accordance with quality standards.
- Program monitoring (gantt chart, risks/issues log, decision log).
- Program governance (develop reporting processes and deliver on these).
- Establish, operate and evolve the program meeting and reporting infrastructure for effective program management.
- Collaborate with key functional leads across the company (CMC, clinical, preclinical, regulatory) to ensure alignment of deliverables.
- Responsible for working with Finance/ COO in planning and implementing program budgets over multiple years, and for effective budget management and control.
- Acting as a part of the senior management team with board interactions and reporting as needed.
PERSON:
- Ability to lead by influence instead of title within senior, multidisciplinary teams.
- Autonomous yet collaborative, pragmatic, risk based, solution driven focus.
- Comfortable with asynchronous working with teams across multiple geographies.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least 7 years experience in project management position, with 10+ years industry experience (CRO, Pharma or Biotech).
- Cross functional team leadership (preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC).
- Leadership of projects through first in human and late stage / registrational clinical trials (IND enabling through to phase II).
- Experience in biotech or biologics drug development.
- Experience in ophthalmology highly valued.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jack Wingrove on +44 203 831 7675.
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