Project Manager

Job description

We’re on a mission to change the future of clinical research. At Perceptive, we help the biopharmaceutical industry bring medical treatments to the market, faster. Our mission is to change the world but to do this, we need people like you. Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you: YOURSELF • Starting at 14 days holiday per year, rising to 22 days with increased service. In addition to public holidays • Life Events, Service Awards, Company Outings HEALTH • Medical plan • Annual medical check WEALTH • Social security and public housing fund • Supplementary Housing Allowance • Life assurance • Critical illness cover Key Responsibilities Project Management Takes responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of low to medium complexity projects. Uses recommended portfolio, program, departmental, and project processes and workflows for planning, scheduling, and tracking. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and ensures regular and accurate communication to stakeholders. Ensures that quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Executes in accordance with the change control procedure and ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets are signed off. Works with cross-functional stakeholders to align on project scope, priorities, timelines, and dependencies, driving actions to keep delivery on track. Change Management Supports in the assessment, development, documentation and implementation of changes based on requests for change. Business Risk Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project, taking guidance where needed. Project Monitoring and Reporting Regularly reviews the study status reports which may include status of site qualification, image processing, result reporting, and query management across all supported projects, and follows up with the applicable internal groups or imaging centres as needed. Data Management Assists the Data Manager and others in addressing findings from data reconciliation, as needed. Follows up with the Data Management team or Science Operations for creation/review of data quality monitoring outlier reports as needed. Relationship Management Carries out stakeholder engagement/communications plan related to allocated projects. Deals with study-specific problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned and the collection and dissemination of relevant information, escalating where required. Provides a high level of customer service to both internal team members and external clients with prompt and timely communication and support. Financial Management Tracks study budget, revenue recognition accuracy, and forecast integrity for assigned projects in partnership with finance, using available tools. Maintains an accurate, up to date study budget, ensuring alignment between contracted scope, approved change orders (CIS), and actual delivery activities. Proactively identifies financial risks and variance, including work at risk, margin erosion, or forecast gaps, and escalates appropriately. Where able, provides recommended mitigation actions. Develops and maintains forward looking study forecasts, including revenue, effort, and key cost drivers, updating forecasts on a monthly basis. Manages financial resources effectively, ensuring budgetary compliance and achieving financial targets. Other Carries out any other reasonable duties as requested by management Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills) · Ability to lead moderately complex projects with autonomy, taking ownership of planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams. · Operates independently while effectively leading cross‑functional team alignment, collaboration, and accountability. · Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, adapting messaging for clients, stakeholders, technical teams, and global partners. · Shows agility and adaptability in managing changing priorities, new information, and evolving project needs, while maintaining composure and effectiveness. · Manages multiple tasks and concurrent projects, applying strong prioritization and organizational skills to maintain accuracy, quality, and momentum. · Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to anticipate issues, assess risks, evaluate options, and implement robust solutions with some oversight. · Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project‑related systems, using tools effectively for analysis, tracking, and communication. · Maintains an in‑depth understanding of Perceptive technologies and imaging processes, using this knowledge to guide decision‑making, troubleshoot challenges, and support client expectations. · Highly organized, detail‑driven, and systematic, ensuring documentation, governance, and delivery standards are consistently met. · Takes proactive ownership of tasks and project deliverables, driving them to completion and escalating appropriately when required. · Adapts readily to shifting study conditions, stakeholder needs, and unexpected challenges, adjusting plans while maintaining high performance. · Efficiently structures and prioritizes work across multiple competing demands, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality. · Applies sound judgment in decision‑making, weighing risks, data, stakeholder impacts, and business context to make timely and informed choices. · Demonstrates strong commitment to continuous learning, proactively expanding knowledge of imaging, project management, and industry trends. · Thrives in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment, maintaining discipline, quality, and composure even during peak operational periods. Behaviour Competencies · Accountability · Adaptability · Customer focus · Cross-functional collaboration · Decision Making · Willingness to learn · Time Management · Results orientation · Businss Acumen Experience, Education, and Certifications Solid proven experience of working in and knowledge of medical imaging or clinical development in the life sciences industry. Experience managing end-to-end client-facing studies with low to moderate complexity. Experience using tools (e.g., MS Office) to effectively communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders. Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, health science technology or equivalent education with relevant work experience. English: Fluent Come as you are. We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.