Director of Project Management

Upperton Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical development company in Nottingham is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead their team. You will oversee project management strategies and financial management while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in leadership and project management within the pharmaceutical industry. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Company pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Training and development support

Free onsite parking

Employee events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a leadership or management role.
• Proven project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue recognition and strategic financial management of projects.
• Support training and development of the project management team.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a point of escalation for clients during project lifecycle.
• Lead operational planning and procurement activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management in pharmaceuticals

Stakeholder management

Cross functional teamwork

Job description

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, inhaled and sterile products.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Our values ensure that you will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you, as a leader, can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world, all focused on developing new medicines.

The Role

The Director, Project Management is responsible for managing and developing the project management team, including project management strategy, financial management of projects, and leading continuous improvement initiatives for the business.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Lead revenue recognition and strategic financial management of project
• Support the training & development of the project management team
• Lead the continuous improvement projects
• To act as a point of escalation for clients during the project lifecycle
• Lead operational planning and procurement activities

Essential skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in a leadership or management role
• Extensive project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Relationship & stakeholder management
• Cross functional working

What you will get in return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.

Apply.