Project Management Lead, CoE – PPM

AstraZeneca

. Lead planning and execution of external collaboration research projects and programs in partnership with the CoE Project Lead .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeShanghai • ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with a strong focus on coordinating external collaborations, managing vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in financial management and strategic planning to drive project success and deliverables.

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Project ManagementVendor ManagementFinancial ManagementTranslational Research CoordinationStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ManagementDrug Development KnowledgeTranslational ResearchRisk MitigationBusiness Case DevelopmentCross-Functional Team CoordinationRegulatory Approval ProcessesOperational Requirements UnderstandingResearch Deliverables Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsDocumentation Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Training

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryLife SciencesAcademic PartnershipsScientific Advisory CommitteesBiomarker Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of external collaboration research projects and programs in partnership with the CoE Project Lead
Support development of strategic project options, including delivery feasibility, resources and dependencies
Coordinate creation, approval, updating and maintenance of cross-functional research plans, budgets and timelines
Track project performance, milestones, deliverables and resource needs
Manage timelines, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies with mitigation actions
Provide regular project updates to governance bodies, stakeholders and senior management
Coordinate project plan approvals and communicate decisions and follow-up actions
Coordinate preparation of project reviews and scientific advisory forums, including review materials, decision records and follow-up tracking
Coordinate operational follow-up with academic partners and research sites, including site start-up readiness, documentation, research deliverables and close-out
Track ethics, regulatory and contractual approvals, resolving or escalating site process bottlenecks
Manage external vendors with Procurement and relevant functions, including selection, contracting support, scopes of work, onboarding, performance reviews, issue resolution and change control
Monitor vendor quality, timelines, costs and milestone-based payments
Maintain project management tools, documentation and lessons learned across CoE projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education with a pharmaceutical, life sciences or related major and project management training
Knowledge of drug development and translational research, with strong project management skills in a China and global working environment
Solid knowledge and experience in financial management of projects and developing business cases for projects
Working knowledge of one or more disease areas and ability to translate research objectives into project deliverables
Understanding of project management tools and ways of working to plan, execute, identify and mitigate risks for a project
Ability to manage external vendor performance and coordinate research site processes from start-up through delivery and close-out
Leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving
Communication & Presentation skills
Effective meeting and time management and meeting minute organization, with clear decisions, action owners and follow-up
At least 5 years relevant working experience in pharmaceutical industry
Experience coordinating projects with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
Experience coordinating translational research or biomarker studies and familiarity with operational requirements for academic collaborations
Experience supporting academic partnerships and scientific advisory or governance committees