Project Coordinator, Life Cycle Management

Institute of Project Management; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in project management located in Southampton is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to oversee cross-functional projects in the realm of contact lenses. The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years of experience in project coordination within regulated industries and holds a relevant degree. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in project management tools. The role involves supporting project managers and ensuring adherence to project milestones for effective execution.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, EU MDR and FDA regulations.
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning, tracking, and reporting on LCM projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Confluence

Jira

Job description

• Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com .

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support cross-functional teams in the development and execution of contact lens-related projects. This role is critical to ensuring project milestones are met with execution excellence, compliance, and efficiency across the product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning, tracking, and reporting on LCM projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations.
• Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver project status reports.
• Maintain and update project schedules, risk registers, and action logs.
• Facilitate team meetings, prepare agendas, and document decisions and follow-ups.
• Monitor project KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ownership of document control process and standards for the PMO.

1-2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management in a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, biotech). Familiarity with regulated industries, ISO 13485, EU MDR and FDA regulations. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) with experience of electronic document management systems. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, OnePlan, Smartsheet, Confluence, Jira). PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred.

Work Environment:
Office based. Ability to travel as required. Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job. There will be extended periods of sitting and using a computer.

About Company

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