Given our continued success, we are actively seeking Project Managers (including Associate and Senior levels) to act as the main point of contact for allocated client projects, ensuring effective coordination, progress tracking and high-quality delivery.
ABOUT YOU
The position requires a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring a consistently high level of service delivery.
You will bring a strong scientific background alongside excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, client-friendly language.
You may currently be working as a Scientist, Senior Scientist, Project Coordinator, or Project Manager and be looking to develop your career further within project management.
Required skills and experience:
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Educated to a Higher Education level in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related), with laboratory exposure
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Proven experience working within a laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment
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Strong Cell & Molecular experience is essential, including areas such as:
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Cell culture
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Cell-based assays
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Molecular biology techniques
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PCR / qPCR
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DNA / RNA extraction and analysis
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Strong understanding and experience working within GMP-regulated environments
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Previous experience within a CRO environment is highly desirable
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a client-focused mindset
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Understanding of project management principles or experience coordinating multiple workstreams
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Ability to work across cross-functional teams, including laboratory and quality functions
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Commercial awareness and ability to understand client needs
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Experience within pharmaceutical development and regulated laboratory operations would be advantageous
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Excellent organisational, time management and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
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Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Positive, adaptable approach with a genuine desire to learn and develop
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
To perform the role and responsibilities of a Project Manager within a laboratory environment, acting as the primary liaison for clients throughout the full project lifecycle.
You will take ownership of project delivery end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to quality, and to client expectations. This includes defining project scope, supporting quotation development, and working closely with internal teams to meet delivery commitments.
You will play a key role in bridging laboratory teams and clients, translating complex scientific activity into clear, structured updates while supporting commercial objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing Project Management team in Manchester, supporting a wide range of pharmaceutical development and testing projects.
Key activities:
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Act as the primary point of contact for all assigned client projects, managing project organisation and administration end-to-end
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Monitor project progress against agreed KPIs and milestones (internal and external), proactively managing risks and resolving issues
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Define and agree project deliverables with clients, ensuring clarity from initiation through to completion
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Support project setup, including preparation of documentation and coordination of internal resources
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Develop a strong understanding of each client project and its role within the wider drug development lifecycle
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Provide clear, consistent communication and progress updates to stakeholders, translating technical information into client-friendly language
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Organise and lead project meetings, including preparation of slides, minutes, action logs, risk logs and issue tracking
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical or contractual queries throughout the project lifecycle
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Monitor in-process activities and keep senior management informed on progress and key metrics
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
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Competitive salary/benefits
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Development and career opportunities around the Globe
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Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
