Jobs in Linlithgow

Senior Project Manager
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Do you thrive on juggling multiple projects, keeping clients onside, and getting complex pharma programmes over the line? This could be your next move.
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to sit at the heart of the business - bridging the gap between customers and site teams, steering high-value projects from kick-off through to completion.

About the Role
You'll be the go-to person for a portfolio of client projects, balancing timescales, budgets and quality standards while keeping everyone pulling in the same direction. Expect plenty of variety, working alongside Business Development, R&D, Operations, Quality and Finance on projects spanning process development, GMP manufacturing and beyond.

Your Day-to-Day

Running several projects at once, keeping a close eye on scope, timelines, budgets and key milestones
Being the main point of contact for clients, keeping them informed and confident every step of the way
Building and maintaining clear, well-organised project documentation and risk logs
Spotting problems - and scope changes - before they become issues, and working with clients to find a way forward
Keeping track of project finances and feeding into revenue reporting
Supporting and developing newer members of the team
Helping shape better ways of working across the wider project management functionWhat You'll Bring

Solid experience gained within the pharmaceutical industry
A strong track record managing client relationships in a Project Management capacity
Time spent working within contract manufacturing or a CRO environment
Confidence leading cross-functional teams and getting buy-in from stakeholders at every level
A good grasp of GMP and the regulatory landscape
A relevant science-based degree
Formal project management training or certification would be an advantage
Comfortable using standard project management and office software
Strong communication skills, with the ability to hold your own in a room full of stakeholdersWhat's In It For You

A senior role with real autonomy and visibility across the business
The chance to work on high-value, high-profile projects for major pharma clients
Exposure to international sites and global project teams
Clear scope to grow and develop within an expanding PM function
A supportive, close-knit team culture
Interested in finding out more? Please apply online, ensuring your CV demonstrates clearly the requirements for this role.

Please note, this role does not currently offer sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis, as our client is unable to support visa applications or sponsorship for this position at this time.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy