R&D Project Manager
Pubblicato il 24-09-2026 - Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica in Milano
Job Purpose
We are looking for a R&D; Project Manager responsible for leading R&D; Project Teams through the effective planning and execution of drug development programs and strategic R&D; initiatives. In this role, the R&D; Project Manager provides overall project leadership, ensuring alignment, coordination, and execution across all functions involved in the development program.
Key Responsibilities
The R&D; Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated development plans (IDPs) for R&D; drug development programs in collaboration with functional team representatives, to track and manage key activities across R&D; functions including Preclinical, Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and CMC.
• Lead and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and key performance metrics, ensuring effective tracking of critical path activities, deliverables, forecasts, and project progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, communication, and governance by coordinating meetings, managing actions, decisions and risks, and ensuring timely reporting and alignment across stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project management processes, tools, and documentation standards; oversee CRO performance and external provider engagement; and ensure project records are complete, compliant, and audit-ready.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required; scientific discipline preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within drug development, clinical development, preclinical development, or related R&D; environments.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes (preclinical and clinical) and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency with computer-based tools.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and make timely, informed decisions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in integrated project planning and timeline management, including advanced use of Microsoft Project and collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Teams, O365 SharePoint, Veeva).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification.
Required Languages
Fluency in English
Salary
Gross annual salary starting from: ******€
Please note: The salary indicated in this posting complies with local pay transparency regulations for Italian employment contracts. Final offers will be tailored to the successful candidate's experience, professional expertise, and interview journey, while ensuring internal equity. At Recordati, we are committed to a comprehensive, fair, and competitive remuneration system; a full overview of your total rewards package will be shared and discussed with you during the recruiting process.
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