Project Manager

Rancho BioSciences

. Lead and manage 10-15 concurrent scientific projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery of client objectives .

Posted 11/9/2026contractRemote • United Kingdom, SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific project management, utilizing methodologies such as Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile to ensure successful delivery. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills to effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships.

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Project ManagementLeadership SkillsLife Sciences BackgroundJira ManagementScrum Methodology

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningData ManagementBudget TrackingRisk IdentificationWorkflow OptimizationScientific Concept TranslationMilestone DevelopmentTimeline ManagementClient Objective AlignmentAnnotation and Curation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCertified Scrum MasterProject Management CertificatesLeadership Courses

Industry Keywords

Scientific ProjectsBioinformaticsData AnalysisClinical SciencesBiologyChemistryAgile MethodologiesScrum SessionsCross-Functional CollaborationClient Interaction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage 10-15 concurrent scientific projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery of client objectives
Tailor Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile project management methodologies to each project's needs
Develop project plans with milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned with client objectives and company goals
Serve as the primary client contact through proactive communication, updates, and expectation management
Provide strategic leadership to teams of scientists, bioinformaticians, and data analysts
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional internal stakeholders on project execution and resource alignment
Translate complex scientific concepts and project details into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead project reviews and progress reporting, identifying risks and opportunities
Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing within project teams
Optimize project workflows and efficiency while maintaining scientific and operational standards
Maintain knowledge of the scientific landscape and company service offerings to guide projects and client interactions
Monitor project budgets and timelines and communicate scope changes or challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on Project Management experience
Ability to lead developers, manage Jira and run Scrum sessions
Strong life sciences background and experience with data management projects
Detail-oriented and well organized, with an ability to track multiple project budgets and deadlines concurrently
Amazing communication skills and attention to detail
Strong leadership skills; ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with development, annotation and/or curation
Independently driven and hard working
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Located in the United Kingdom or in Western or Central Europe
Degree in biology, chemistry, clinical sciences or a related field (nice-to-have)
PMP, Certificates in Project management, Leadership courses, Certified Scrum Master (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Initial 6-month contract with potential extension beyond the 6-month project