This position is a remote-based position in the EU or UK

ABOUT CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) is a nonprofit engaged in the creation of partnerships and innovative processes that improve human health by reducing the time, cost, and risk in developing and approving new therapies. For twenty years, we have partnered with industry and academic experts to advance technologies across the spectrum of medical product development from research to regulatory approval. As a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting data sharing in the precompetitive space, C-Path has been at the forefront of numerous advances designed to get new treatments to patients quicker. Our continuing success is made possible by a combination of public and private support from those who share our vision to accelerate a path to a healthier world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a purpose-driven Senior Project Manager with a strong background in healthcare, regulatory science, and/or data-driven initiatives. You will coordinate multi-stakeholder projects across Europe and the US, with emphasis on public-private partnerships, regulatory collaborations, and evidence-generation projects.

This role requires both scientific understanding and operational excellence: the ability to bridge technical, regulatory, and stakeholder perspectives to ensure delivery of impactful projects. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Global Affairs/Managing Director, Europe and collaborate closely with US operations, partners, and subcontractors.

• Lead and manage multi-stakeholder projects: Develop and track project plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Budget and financial oversight: Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Regulatory and grant projects: Support grant proposals, RFP responses (e.g., EMA tenders), and compliance-related activities.
• Cross-functional leadership: Align clinical, regulatory, data science, and technical teams across organizations to deliver on shared objectives.
• Stakeholder engagement: Coordinate with patients, developers, academic collaborators, regulatory bodies, and public health partners; facilitate workshops, steering committees, and advisory board interactions.
• Scientific and technical communication: Draft reports, proposals, publications, and project documentation aligned with regulatory and scientific standards.
• Mentorship and knowledge building: Share best practices, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative culture.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to C-Path's innovation-driven mission.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Occasional travel (approximately 5-10%)
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Organizational excellence: Ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders under strict timelines.
• Leadership in matrix environments: Comfortable leading without direct authority, aligning diverse teams around shared goals.
• Outstanding communication: Skilled at preparing concise reports, proposals, and publications, and adapting communication for technical, regulatory, and executive audiences.
• Stakeholder management: Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging regulators (e.g., EMA), pharmaceutical partners, and public health agencies.
• Technical proficiency: Advanced use of MS Project, Jira, monday.com, SharePoint, and Teams; knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools a plus.
• Adaptability and initiative: Proactive problem solver, comfortable working in a fast-moving and interdisciplinary environment.
• Expert use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient use of standard office meeting/communication software including Zoom or Teams

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree or higher in biomedical engineering, data sciences, public health, or a related scientific field.
• 7+ years of formal project management experience, ideally in healthcare, regulatory science, or data-driven projects within life sciences.
• Proven track record managing budgets and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading European and international projects, including grant-funded and industry-sponsored initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory frameworks, and real-world evidence methodologies.