Project Manager (Cambridge)

Cycle Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge
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Project Manager (Cambridge, UK)

Company:Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Position Summary:This is a full-time position within the PMO department, working in our Cambridge office on a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days in the office).


Join a Dynamic Team Shaping the Future of Healthcare!


Are you a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We’re recruiting a Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating and executing projects within our R&D pipeline and commercial products. If you’re a team player who enjoys collaborating on multiple projects across cutting-edge therapeutic areas, then we want to hear from you!


You’ll be involved in a variety of therapeutic areas, including metabolic disorders, immunology, and neurology, while exploring diverse technologies and dosage forms. You will build your internal network and contribute to cross-functional project teams. Having the opportunity to participate in a range of company projects, you will leverage your transferable skills to make a real difference to our growth plan and the patients we support.


Our Company


At Cycle, we believe thatEvery Single Patient Matters. This is at the heart of why we work and were looking for people to join our team who share our vision. We know that life-changing treatments need life-improving product support to match, because when you put the two together, great things can happen.


Our core focus areas include rare metabolic, immunological, and neurological genetic conditions, where we improve existing drugs, repurpose them for new uses, and bring generics back to market. Using cutting-edge drug delivery technologies, we enhance the efficiency of treatments, offering patients greater freedom and choice.


If you want to know more about what we do then, why not check out our website below and look at some of our patient stories:


Patient Stories - Cycle Pharma


Technical responsibilities:


  • Lead and manage complex projects, with responsibility for project initiation.
  • Accountable for the development of plans, and budget.
  • Manage internal and external project team meetings, ensuring that all stakeholders are working in accordance with the agreed project plan.
  • Establish and build excellent relationships with colleagues, internal and external experts.
  • Motivate colleagues to ensure objectives are delivered on time.
  • Responsible for project issue management, to maintain or improve overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identify potential project risks and implement contingency plans, mitigate any risks with team members and ensure stakeholders are updated.
  • Apply a structured methodology and direct change management activities.
  • Prepare and deliver written project communication materials.
  • Preparing and presenting formal project progress and other reports.
  • Conduct project close and after-action review.
  • Maintain compliance with all Regulatory and Quality requirements.
  • Support Director of Project Management to develop and improve procedures and processes used by the wider department.
  • Contribute to discussions on tasks and timelines and relay information back to the wider department.


Qualifications and Skills required:


  • Educated to degree level, preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline, or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • 3+ years project management experience in a similar role within a regulated industry.
  • Demonstrable Project Management experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent project management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
  • Strong negotiation skills, and confidence in challenging co-workers or third parties, whilst ensuring relationships are maintained.
  • Enthusiastic and keen problem solver with the ability to think-outside the box.
  • Result-oriented and takes ownership and accountability to deliver objectives on time and to budget.
  • High level of prioritisation and organisation skills to manage tasks effectively.
  • Preferably APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.


What can we offer to you


In addition to being part of a great team and doing things that will make a real difference to patients’ lives, you will enjoy all the benefits that brings:


  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • A collaborative high performing work environment
  • Performance based bonus
  • Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business
  • Company pension scheme
  • 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
  • Life and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Corporate Gym membership
  • Regular team building events and an agile working environment


Cycle Pharmaceuticals embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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