Preclinical Programme Manager

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Location of role Abingdon

About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.

Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide project management support for Preclinical (Research) pipeline programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of Preclinical pipeline programmes as assigned through consideration of company strategy, resource requirements and programme complexities.
• Partner with programme leads to ensure effective progression, governance, communication, and planning of each of the programmes in the Preclinical pipeline (from target nomination to candidate drug nomination).
• Ensure programme team meetings are run efficiently including scheduling, minutes, and tracking/follow-up of action items.
• In accordance with the Senior Programme Manager plan and run Research Portfolio Committee (RPC) governance meetings for assigned programmes.
• Develop structured plans with timelines and resource requirements and use to forecast areas of potential delays/issues/operational needs within the Preclinical portfolio and integrate with overall portfolio.
• Through consultation with the Senior Program Manager exercise judgement to develop appropriate resources and tools for reporting on the preclinical portfolio.
• Effectively communicate and present pipeline project progress and timelines to key stakeholder groups including senior management, research leaders and programme teams (internal and partner).
• Actively monitor and update pipeline programme team materials and resources such as rosters and action/decision trackers.
• Proactively manage risks and ensure appropriate and timely communication and engagement of key stakeholder groups. Ensure visibility/ownership of risks implement agreed upon mitigations.
• Provide administrative support for internal research programmes (e.g., folder management)
• Provide support to partner programmes both administratively (e.g., data transfer, database access, and project folder access,) and ensuring efficient management and documentation of partner meetings.
• Ensure internal alignment of key scientific messages ahead of external (partner) communications (ad hoc, JPTs etc.).
• Support the transfer of assigned Preclinical programmes to development by helping ensure the transfer of information to the development programmes lead / team.
• Identify and aid implementation of opportunities to improve efficiency at both the individual project and portfolio level, in areas including scheduling, collaboration, data management, logistics and reporting.
• Be part of the team that owns, champions, defines, and improves our project and portfolio management process.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & knowledge

Essential

• Experience in an R&D Project or Product Management role in the Biotech industry with an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships of different disciplines and functions
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Familiarity with PM tools and practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft environment (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams)
• Exceptional relationship building skills and an ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders to help them to understand the scientific, clinical, and operational problems that need solving
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proactive in identifying risks, raising issues, and identifying solutions within the project and predict where opportunities for improving processes may arise in the future
• Delivery-focused mindset, capable of scaling at pace, taking operational and practical ownership of projects
• Strong track record in a relevant scientific discipline
  
  

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Openness and honesty
  
  

Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative.

• Taking responsibility
  
  

Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them, seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success.

• Flexibility
  
  

Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively.

• Team spirit
  
  

Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to BS/ BA level or higher in life science discipline or equivalent
• Desirable: Masters/ PhD/ PharmD/ MBA in related area of discipline
• Desirable: Formal project management training
• PMP certification preferred but not required