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Guilford Street Laboratories
Liverpool
1 week ago
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Project Manager – £45,000 + Benefits – North West


The Role

Are you experienced in managing complex projects within biotech or diagnostics? Do you thrive on bringing structure, clarity, and delivery to fast-paced scientific environments?


At Guilford Street Laboratories, we’re transforming biomarker discovery through the power of machine learning. We’re on a mission to improve diagnostics and treatment for rare, cardiac, and neurodegenerative diseases—and we need a Project Manager to help us do it.


We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of biomarker assay projects across all clinical phases. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery, scientific accuracy, and outstanding service to our clients.


Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply now and join us in advancing the future of diagnostics.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end project management for biomarker assay projects
  • Translate scientific and technical details into clear project goals and updates
  • Work with internal teams including assay development, bioinformatics, regulatory, and data science
  • Maintain alignment between biomarker strategies and clinical objectives
  • Coordinate resource planning, budgeting, and milestone invoicing
  • Provide clear, regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
  • Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Prepare project metrics and lead review meetings
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required


The Company

Guilford Street Laboratories is committed to reshaping the future of diagnostics. We apply cutting-edge machine learning to unlock better ways to detect, stratify, and monitor disease. Our values—innovation, accuracy, collaboration, empowerment, and service—guide everything we do. At Guilford Street Laboratories, your work will directly support healthcare professionals in delivering earlier and more accurate diagnoses for patients worldwide.


Benefits:

  • Work with a driven and expert team making a real difference in healthcare
  • Opportunities for growth, learning, and development


The Person

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • 3–5+ years’ project management experience in biotech, pharma, or diagnostics
  • Experience working in biomarker-related clinical trials or services
  • Excellent communication skills, both client-facing and internal
  • Good understanding of mass spectrometry, proteomics, lipidomics, or metabolomics
  • A degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields
  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice and PMP/PRINCE II (desirable)
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

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