Project Director

We are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a UK campus fit-out for a new collaboration hub and lab facility. The successful candidate will oversee a complex capital programme that delivers meaningful change for our UK business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of the campus fit out, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and quality commitments are achieved.
• Accountable for ongoing contract governance for outsourced project management and construction delivery organisations.
• Build strong relationships with key R&D leaders and wider stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Own the integrated delivery plan, coordinating resources and critical path activities to keep execution on track.
• Design and oversee change and communications plans to support smooth transitions and strong employee engagement.
• Proactively manage programme risks, issues and budgets, and provide clear, data-driven progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Coach and develop project teams, creating an inclusive environment that supports learning, accountability and high performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering or Business.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects in a pharmaceutical R&D facility.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to secure decisions and resources.
• Strong track record in planning and delivering change.
• Practical skills in risk management, financial oversight and programme governance.
• Clear communicator with experience coaching teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering or Business related subject.
• Sound technical knowledge of the pharmaceutical R&D process and GxP / project management requirements.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external contract partners.
• Thorough understanding of statutory legislation in a technically complex environment.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into practical delivery plans and measurable benefits.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to act with sound judgement and pace.