Project Lead

Company: Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Competitive Day Rate | FTC 11 Months | Oxford

Company Overview:

An innovative and highly regulated organisation operating within a complex scientific and technical environment is seeking an experienced Project Lead to support key operational and technology initiatives. The business is focused on driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and scalable technology solutions across its R&D and manufacturing functions.

Role Overview

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to oversee complex cross-functional projects within a fast-paced pharmaceutical and technology-driven environment. The role will focus on leading process improvement initiatives, technology deployment, operational project delivery, and stakeholder management across both technical and business functions. Working closely with senior leaders, vendors, and specialist teams, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities of the Project Lead:

  • Lead the planning, delivery, and governance of complex operational and technology projects across R&D and manufacturing environments
  • Manage cross-functional project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
  • Drive process optimisation, technology implementation, validation activities, and operational improvements
  • Oversee project planning, risk management, reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements of the Project Lead:

  • Significant project leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, engineering, or highly regulated environments
  • Strong background in project management, process improvement, and technology deployment
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Degree qualified in Life Sciences, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, with PMP certification advantageous

Benefits

  • Competitive day rate
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile strategic projects
  • Exposure to complex operational and R&D environments
  • Collaborative and innovative working culture
  • Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio

If you are an experienced Project Lead looking to make a significant impact within a highly innovative and fast-moving environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting contract opportunity.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek to hire talented individuals from various backgrounds and ensure our practices are unbiased, evaluating every candidate based on their unique qualifications and potential.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

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Posted: May 24th, 2026