Job Title:	Biosimilars Project Leader (2196)
Market Sector:	Biopharmaceutical Company
Job Type:	Project Management
Location:	United Kingdom - South East
Salary:	Attractive salary \& benefits, including car\/car allowance
Reference:	6kjt2196
Consultant:	Keith Thrower
Background
Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical company, based in the UK with particularly strong scientific and manufacturing expertise in current anti-cancer treatments, especially taxane-derivatives and platinums. The company has recently enhanced its product range in the oncology area through in-licensing a significant development stage biosimilar product, with rights throughout Western Europe. We now seek an experienced Project Leader to take responsibility for these products.
The Job
You will lead a project team and liaise with the development partner covering the entire development programme, from analytical and manufacture, through preclinical and clinical development, to registration through the Centralised Procedure and commercialisation. The Project Leader will have particular responsibility for relationships with the licensor, with third party suppliers, and coordination with licensees in other territories.
Candidate Requirements
For this exciting and challenging new position, we seek candidates who meet the following criteria: • Graduate or equivalent in biology, pharmacy or a related discipline, with an extensive background in biopharmaceutical development. • At least five years' experience of successful project management covering all areas of product development, particularly biopharmaceuticals. • Experience of clinical development stage projects and working to tight deadlines and within a firm budget • Previous experience of working in a cross-cultural environment. You must be able to fit into the informal and sociable culture of the company, while being highly committed, enthusiastic and success-oriented.
Additional Information
The position is based in the UK, either in the London area or the Midlands.