Senior Project Manager Reading

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Managers in the life sciences sector are responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of complex scientific, clinical, or operational projects. They lead cross-functional teams and ensure deliverables are met on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Core duties include:

• Creating detailed project plans – Including milestones, resources, risk assessments, and regulatory timelines.

• Managing stakeholder communication – Acting as the central point for updates, conflict resolution, and decision-making.

• Overseeing budget management – Controlling spend and supporting contract negotiations with vendors and partners.

• Ensuring compliance and documentation – Maintaining project files aligned with GxP, ICH, and internal governance.

• Driving strategic outcomes – Linking operational execution with long-term business or R&D objectives.

This role requires strong leadership, life science experience, and familiarity with clinical trials, CMC, or digital transformation projects.​

Reading

Reading is a large town located at the confluence of the river Thames and the River Kennet in Berkshire, approximately 25 miles from Oxford, 42 miles from London and 17 miles from Basingstoke.   Reading was established in the 8th century as a market town and became prosperous over the following centuries thanks to its cloth, iron works, breweries, bulbs/seed and biscuit industries.  In the 20th century the town continued to expand and is now a significant business centre and home to the UK offices of a significant number of global Pharmaceutical, Life Science and IT companies.   The town has become famous for its annual Reading Festival held over the August Bank Holiday weekend and attended by thousands of music lovers.

Famous people born in Reading: Ricky Gervais (comedian) and Kate Winslet (actress)