PROJECT MANAGER - VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
Closing date 19th February 2010

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

 

Job Summary:
To plan, manage and deliver the collaborative Research and Development programmes at BigDNA. The Project Manager will coordinate the Company's R & D and commercial functions with activities of collaborators, external consultants and service providers.

Job Description:
Summary:
BigDNA is a young and dynamic vaccine development company. The core technology is based upon the use of synthetic bacteriophage as DNA vaccine delivery vehicles. The Project Manager's responsibilities will include-
- Implementing the Company's Collaborative Projects according to agreed development plans and milestones;
- Managing internal and outsourced resources to ensure project delivery, including internal R&D teams, commercial support staff, external consultants, service providers and collaborators.
- Communicating project needs and status effectively to project staff, line management and external parties, including regulatory agencies
- Contingency planning for each Project.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior position and the post holder will have responsibility for delivering the Company's Collaborative Project milestones, closely supported by an R&D team and commercial functions within the company, as well as external specialists and service providers.

Skills/Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will have a background in the biotechnology industry and will have had prior experience of effective project management, direct liaison with external partners, and will include experience of pharmaceutical regulatory issues. He or she will have a life sciences degree. With an enthusiastic, motivational 'can-do' attitude is essential, and at least some practical research experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are central to this role, as well as the ability to effectively manage and coordinate the activities of many different stakeholders. Diligence, professionalism and drive are essential attributes for this position, as are excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications Preferred:
At least graduate level.

Salary:
Competitive rates. Dependent on experience

Applications
Closing date: 19th February 2010
Applications should comprise a covering letter explaining why your experience is appropriate for this role, and a copy of your Curriculum vitae. Please send completed applications ELECTRONICALLY to:
Aileen Waugh, Personnel Officer, BigDNA Limited
Aileen.waugh@bigdna.co.uk