Project Manager Clinical Studies and Bioanalysis @ Sanquin

Are you passionate about project management and do you have a background in in pharmaceuticals or bio-analysis? Do you have excellent negotiation skills and are you excited to work in a fast expanding organisation? Then this position as project manager might be just the thing for you!

Sanquin is currently expanding their supporting role in pharma and biotech-led studies. Therefore, the Project and account Management Office (PMO) at Sanquin Diagnostic Services is looking for two project managers to strengthen the team. This team, currently existing of six people, is part of Sanquin Diagnostic Services and acts as first point of contact for pharma- and biotech companies, as well as academic institutes conducting medical research.

The projects typically involve development of blood or blood product-related assays, as well as blood sample analysis in support of (pre-) clinical studies. Moreover, you will support research collaborations between Sanquin and various (inter)national University Medical Centres, commercial companies and academic institutions.

Your daily work will consist of:

• Managing projects in the field blood product-related assay development and blood sample analysis
• Creating cost and project proposals
• Coordinating and negotiating contracts with customers; from straight forward fee-for-service to co-development and partnering contracts
• Coordinating clinical bio-analysis studies (from blood sample receipt to result reporting and clinical study documentation).
• Liaising with the labs, experts and the clients – a real spider in the web!
• Pro-actively identify process improvements and implement these.
• Your cross-functional project teams consist of a diverse group of highly trained professionals, from researchers to lab technicians, legal counsels, quality assurance and IT. With your background in pharmaceuticals or bio-analysis and your keen eye for project management, you will be able to advise internal stakeholders, while also understanding the science involved.
  

• PhD in biomedical -, biopharmaceutical - or related sciences OR
• 3-5 years’ experience as project manager in a pharmaceutical or bio-analytical company
• Proficient in Dutch.
• Strong inter-personal and communications skills. Able to deal with ambiguity.
• Able to work in a matrix organisation, to multi-task and work on several (medium-sized) projects simultaneously.
• Commercial mindset
• Able to think outside the box
• Knowledge of ISO15189 or GXP is a plus.

You will start on a 6 month external contract with the possibility to join Sanquin after the 6 months. Salary indication is €4.000 gross a month.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days we will let you know whether you are qualify for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her own field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.