Scientific Operations Manager & PMO Lead

Scientific Operations Manager & PMO Lead

Our client is currently recruiting a Scientific Operations Manager & PMO Lead to join their team on a permanent basis. Partnering closely with executive and technical leadership, you will optimize asset throughput, manage project financials, and streamline resource utilization across specialized laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• PMO & Governance: Build and enforce stage-gate, risk review, and change-control processes tailored to regulated biosafety projects.
• Financial & Commercial Control: Oversee project P&Ls, cost-to-complete modeling, margin tracking, and variance analysis.
• Resource & Asset Scheduling: Optimize capacity and scheduling for specialized exposure chambers, bio-suites, and scientific personnel to maximize throughput.
• Metrics & Reporting: Design real-time executive dashboards tracking project burn, margins, risk signals, and key performance indicators.
• Continuous Improvement: Introduce Lean/Six Sigma principles to resolve bottlenecks, standardise workflows, and maintain regulatory/GLP alignment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of project/portfolio experience in regulated scientific, laboratory, or CRO environments.
• Proven ability to model project financials, track margins, and manage capacity planning.
• Familiarity with cGLP/ISO environments and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, data visualization, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Business; PMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.