Project Manager
Full Time Permanent
Derby
The Role
To manage multiple concurrent projects across pharmaceutical storage, distribution, commercialization, and operational excellence initiatives. The role ensures compliance with GxP standards and drives continuous improvement through LEAN principles, delivering projects on time and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage diverse projects including
- Responses to RFPs
- Onboarding new clients for storage, distribution, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and healthcare consumables in the UK, EU, and third countries.
- Operational excellence and process improvement projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Logistics, Commercial).
- Ensure compliance with GDP and GMP throughout project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Promote a “right first time” quality mindset and continuous improvement culture.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related discipline (preferred).
- Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) – preferred but not mandatory.
- 3-5 years’ experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
- Strong understanding of GxP, specifically GDP and GMP.
- Experience with LEAN methodologies and operational excellence initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrix environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Operational excellence with a quality-first mindset.
- Commercial awareness and ability to navigate complex client requirements.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working arrangement available.
- Occasional travel within the UK and internationally may be required.
How we’d like to work together
Flexible hybrid working is available and this role will also involve travel to our other UK and global sites. It is important to note that we do not expect this job to be a ‘9 to 5’ type position. In return for your flexibility, you will be joining an environment that understands how inter‑twined work and life have become – and both the benefits and challenges that brings – and therefore offers a flexible, progressive way of supporting it.
We are an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
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