Project Manager I

Quotient Sciences Limited; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug development company is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in Alnwick. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while acting as the primary point of contact for clients. Strong project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech field is essential. This role is critical to facilitating effective communication and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or scientific services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost-control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Familiarity with PSA systems

Cost control principles

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.

Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Why join us:

Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

Summary of job purpose

As Project Manager I, you will manage the planning, execution, and delivery of customer and non‑customer projects at Alnwick—ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. You’ll be the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, driving communication, governance, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle, while supporting portfolio visibility, commercial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource schedules.
• Coordinate internal kick‑off meetings and external client meetings.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Client Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients across the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely updates and manage expectations on deliverables and timelines.
• Address client queries and elevate issues when needed.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain risk registers and issue logs for assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and contractual obligations.
• Support change‑order management and documentation.
• Monitor project budgets and track actual vs. planned hours.
• Identify scope changes and initiate change orders.
• Contribute to profitability analysis and cost control.

Reporting & Visibility

• Update PSA systems and dashboards with accurate project status.
• Prepare progress reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support lessons‑learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in project management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or scientific services.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Familiarity with project‑management tools (e.g., PSA systems, Gantt charts).
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost‑control principles.

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.