Interim Technical Project Manager / Technical Scientist

Alliance is seeking an Interim Technical Project Manager / Technical Scientist to commit to a 12-month fixed term contract from August 2025 to cover a maternity leave, the purpose is to

• Deliver technical projects to plan and on budget, as required for products of any regulatory classification, assigned to the “Pharma” division.
• Ensure continued regulatory compliance and product availability, particularly with respect to product design and manufacturing controls, for all products assigned to the “Pharma” division.
• Identify and remedy technical product risks, in conjunction with CMO’s, contract laboratories, ingredient or API suppliers, equipment manufacturers or other partners, as required by the nature of the project

What you’ll be doing as an Interim Technical Project Manager / Technical Scientist

• Work to mitigate technical risks to supply.
• Progress technical projects needed to secure continuity of supply to the market.
• Support cross functional project teams as required to identify, plan and deliver projects to maintain supply of Pharma division products, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Deliver projects using agreed project management tool and techniques – report progress, escalate issues and make recommendations.
• Provide technical support on assigned projects, anticipate and resolve risks/issues.
• Provide technical input into regulatory dossiers
• Work alongside our external partners to develop solutions and trouble-shoot technical issues.
• Contribute to the wider teams within Alliance, engendering teamwork and co-operation across organisation
• Identify and participate in continuing professional development, to maintain currency of professional knowledge.
• Ensure personal and departmental activities comply with applicable regulatory standards and the QMS. Manage and prioritise activities to meet agreed timelines.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, including CMO’s and other suppliers
• Assist in the implementation of changes in working practices to meet corporate strategy or provide other improvements.

What we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a life or physical science, engineering or similar related field.
• Extensive experience in a technical or design function within healthcare industry
• Familiarity with all quality compliance processes for healthcare products, particularly medicines and medical devices.
• Comfortable working in a regulated global environment.
• Strong time management skills, including planning, scheduling and risk management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority, manage conflict and foster alignment across diverse teams.
• Someone to start as soon as possible and commit to the full duration of the 12-month fixed term contract

We offer great benefits on a fixed term contract which include.

• Competitive salary
• Pro rata 25 days holiday + one celebration day + one volunteering day (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Pension – doubled up to max 10% (EG – If you as an employee contribute 5% and above, Alliance will contribute 10%, or if you contribute 4% Alliance will contribute 8%)
• Life assurance – 4 x salary
• Wellbeing – free flu vaccine and e-voucher eye care scheme, employee assistance programme which incorporates perks at work (retailer and gym membership discounts), Health cash plan and Private medical cover free for the employee, with the option to add a partner, and children to up to the age of 24 in full time education.
• Lifestyle options include Perks at Work scheme, agile working, and family friendly policies
• Global employee recognition scheme
• Employee referral scheme

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