Development Project Manager
Salary: £50-60k per year depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Working days: Monday to Friday
Application deadline: 31 August 2025
The Company
Glen Clova Scientific Ltd (GCS) is developing a new generation of Active Biologic drugs to treat inflammatory conditions. They are an ambitious spinout from the University of Dundee aiming to address a global need to make effective treatments available for millions of patients in their clinical areas. Their novel Virus-Like-Particle technology is poised to address inherent limitations of the current blockbuster class of biologic drugs. Their vision is to make innovative therapeutics more accessible to patients than current blockbusters and improve quality of life in poorly served patient populations. If you aspire not only to be at the core of biotech innovation but also to tackle the global problem of high-cost medicines, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly dynamic team.
The company is headquartered in Scotland with an R&D facility near Dundee. This position may be a remote role but will require regular travel to Dundee and regular travel to international development partners.
Job Description
GCS are seeking an experienced and driven Development Project Manager within therapeutic drug/vaccine development to coordinate their preclinical programs. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of their R&D pipeline; working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality data packages on time and within budget to support project progression to clinical development.
Key Activities
Support the planning, execution, and tracking of preclinical development projects from early discovery through IND-enabling studies and regulatory submission
Oversee submissions to scientific advice committees and involvement in novel vaccine applications to regulatory bodies, such as the EMA/MHRA
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers.
Contribute to the preparation of key documentation, including regulatory documentation, grant applications
Track and communicate project performance, status, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership
Coordinate cross-functional teams including biology, pharmacology, toxicology, CMC, and regulatory affairs
Manage relationships with CROs and academic collaborators to ensure timely and quality delivery of outsourced studies
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout project execution.
Experience and Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in pharma/biotech industry with a strong focus on therapeutic drug development
3+ years’ project management experience in pharmaceutical or biotech setting
BSc/MSc in a related scientific field, e.g. immunology, autoimmunity. PhD desirable
Proven track record of managing complex R&D projects and cross-functional teams
Expertise with project management software
Familiarity with creation, implementation, communication and reporting of project budgets
Excellent organisational and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to manage multiple and varied tasks
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently
PMP or equivalent project management certification would be desirable
Ability to work remotely if required
Additional Benefits
24 days holiday plus Scottish public holidays
Employer contributions into a personal private pension plan as % of income
Employee stock option plan after qualifying period
Life insurance & optional health insurance after qualifying period
What Glen Clova Scientific offer
The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of biologics innovation.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements and professional development support
Please apply with your CV to info@glenclovascientific.com
Applications should be submitted with a covering letter to info@glenclovascientific.com
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.