Project Manager

Lead life-changing blood cancer trials-where science meets strategy and impact. R&D Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and flexible team within an academic organisation specializing in UK blood cancer studies. This is a contract role offering the opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership for Haemato-Oncology Phase Ib-IV clinical studies across the UK. The role involves managing Investigator-Initiated and Industry-Sponsored studies through established networks of Haemato-Oncology and Transplantation trial sites. This position is remote but requires flexibility to travel for meetings as needed. Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development and Client-Vendor Oversight
• Develop and manage client-vendor relationships with a collaborative approach.
• Support capability strategy and bid defense meetings as required.
• Assist in developing project and budget proposals.
• Network Management
• Build and maintain relationships with key clinical study staff and departments across networks.
• Oversee both networks across the portfolio of work.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including academics, MHRA, and UK NIHR.
• Project Management
• Ensure all study-related activities comply with SOPs, protocols, ICH GCP, and UK regulatory requirements.
• Select, set up, and oversee vendors, including CROs, central laboratories, clinical study supply services, and EDC providers.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to improve quality and efficiency.
• Embed quality by design through development and maintenance of key study documentation and processes.
• Implement risk management, mitigation, and planning strategies.
• Track project forecasted spend, cost-to-complete, and out-of-scope activities.
• Drive and implement lessons learned.
• Line Management
• Potential future opportunity to manage Project Managers and Clinical Study Managers.
• Motivate and empower teams to take ownership of their tasks.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Project Management within Industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CRO).
• At least 5 years of experience working in Clinical Trials in the UK.
• 10 years of experience in Clinical Research.
• Strong knowledge of UK clinical research regulatory requirements, including GCP and UK Statutory Instruments.
• Relevant educational background in life sciences or as a licensed healthcare professional.
• Experience in CTIMPs and complex therapeutic areas such as Haematology, Oncology, Neurology, or Cardiology.
• Haematology-Oncology and ATMP experience highly desirable.
• Familiarity with UK setup processes (HRA-REC, MHRA) and site setup activities, including budget and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and motivate teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Quality-focused mindset with a pragmatic and innovative approach.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

For more information, please contact David Chipp. If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data.