Consortium Project Manager – B‑ZERO
Closing Date: 27/Jul/2026 23.59 GMT
Salary: From £56,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
About the role
We are seeking a Consortium Programme Manager to support this major international research programme. Based at the Crick in London, you will work closely with collaborators across multiple countries, coordinating a multidisciplinary network of scientific, clinical and operational partners.
Working alongside the programme lead and study site teams, you will play a central role in ensuring effective communication, programme delivery and stakeholder coordination across the consortium. You will oversee project timelines, reporting, governance and risk management, while working closely with internal teams including Finance, Grants, HR and Legal.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the day‑to‑day management and coordination of the B‑Zero consortium.
- Act as a central point of contact for scientific, clinical and operational stakeholders across the programme.
- Oversee project plans, milestones, reporting and risk management to support successful programme delivery.
- Build strong relationships with collaborators, funders and internal teams.
- Support governance, finance and grant management activities across the consortium.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, reporting and communications for funders and partners.
- Work closely with teams across the Crick, including Finance, Grants, HR and Legal, to ensure effective programme management.
About you
Essential: (Minimum criteria)
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing complex scientific or research programmes across the grant lifecycle.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, ideally across academic, clinical or international partnerships.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems proactively.
- Experience monitoring budgets, timelines and programme deliverables.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
- A collaborative, adaptable and relationship‑focused approach.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in life sciences, public health or a related field.
- Experience managing large international research consortia.
- Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, APM, AgilePM).
- Understanding of data management or laboratory practices within a research environment.
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available.
- 28 days annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programmes.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Back‑up care for dependents and childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Discounted gym memberships, bike‑to‑work scheme and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on‑site restaurant and social spaces.
- Career support: Post‑doc to PI programme and other career development activities.
Equal Opportunity
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. The Francis Crick Institute is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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