Research Pipeline Project Manager

Hybrid role (minimum 2–3 days/week on-site) at US Upper Providence site (Collegeville, PA) or UK (Stevenage; temporary then likely relocate to Cambridge/Ware by early 2029). In this role you will: Lead and coordinate cross-functional research pre-clinical pipeline projects that advance scientific priorities. Partner with project leaders, scientists, clinical teams, portfolio leaders, and external collaborators to shape plans, remove barriers, and drive delivery. Lead end-to-end planning and delivery for assigned research pipeline projects, with clear owners, milestones, and measurable outcomes. Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve risks, dependencies, and resource constraints quickly. Create and maintain programme governance, reporting, and meeting cadences to keep stakeholders aligned. Prepare decision-ready materials for portfolio reviews and senior leadership (options and recommendations). Drive improvements to ways of working, tools, and metrics to increase efficiency and transparency. Support handover from research into later development/operational teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria. Basic Qualifications & Skills (required): Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline. Extensive project/programme management experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences. Experience in preclinical projects and early pharmaceutical development. Experience delivering complex cross-functional projects in matrix organizations. Stakeholder engagement and influencing at all levels. Risk management, project controls, and tracking tools. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/MBA). Formal PM certification (PMP/Prince2 or equivalent). Due diligence, portfolio prioritisation, or transition planning. Familiarity with development of clinical assets. KPI/performance framework design. Digital tools for programme tracking and collaboration. Clear communication presenting progress/risks/decisions. Benefits (explicitly stated): competitive salary, annual bonus, healthcare & wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, shares and savings programme. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics