Project Manager

Touchlight is focussed on” The Making of DNA”.

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Through the Covid pandemic, this quiet revolution has been propelled into the spotlight with the scale-up and proof of concept of RNA and DNA based vaccines. In addition, the stellar growth in viral and non-viral cell and gene therapy discovery and development has accelerated the need for a better quality, faster and more robust DNA manufacturing technology.

Our CDMO and technology is built on the conviction that DNA is fundamental to the future of medicine.

By moving away from today's restrictive biological approaches, we have made DNA manufacturing simple. Our unique dbDNA™ (or "doggybone" DNA) vector is optimised for use in advanced genetic medicines, being safer and more efficacious than conventional plasmid DNA. The platform, based on enzymatic technology, enables DNA production at unprecedented scale, speed and purity.

We are leveraging our platform to enable the next generation of Genetic Medicines.

Our CDMO Focus is on:

· Nucleic Acid Medicines (mRNA & DNA)

· ex-vivo & in-vivo cell and genetic medicines

· Gene therapy using viral vectors and gene editing

· Autologous & Allogenic cell therapy

We are currently seeking a Project Manager (FTC - 12 months) to support the next phase of our exciting and ambitious growth journey.

Working alongside the business, the project manager i s responsible for planning, implementation, management and reporting of customer and internal cross functional projects.

They will establish detailed milestone-driven project plans forone or more projectsusing existing PM tools, manage cross-functional teams andensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards .

You will:

• Plan and implement projects.
• Help define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Develop full-scale project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Develop and manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Manage project risks and issues and devise contingency plans as necessary.
• Manage project progress and adapt work as required.
• Communicate with project team members and stakeholders.
• Present updates defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Conduct project reviews (Lessons Learned) and create detailed reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation and ensure proper records are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.

You have:

• Degree level or above in Business, life sciences or related field
• At least three (3) years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g. MS project, Smartsheet) and related processes
• Experience of working in a matrix organisation
• PMP or Prince 2 is highly desirable
• A highly self-motivated, flexible, and quick-thinking attitude to meeting the needs of the business
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Touchlight Benefits

Touchlight is a successful scale-up business with a record of world-leading innovation and a welcoming, entrepreneurial culture. We make Touchlight an extraordinary place to work by providing our employees with incredible facilities, flexible working and a competitive benefits and remuneration package.

A Place for Everyone

We believe diversity drives innovation and for that reason we strongly encourage those from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Touchlight. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build a workforce that is truly representative of the communities in which we operate and our customers.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please speak with the HR team who will be happy to support you.