Senior Project Manager

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Other • Software • Biotech
The Role
Lead and coordinate delivery of an AI-driven, automated antibody discovery platform. Build integrated project plans, align cross-company teams and vendors, manage risks and governance, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders to ensure timely, quality delivery.
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Bring more to life. 

 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

 

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

 

Progress happens together 

 

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together.  That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. 

 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

Abcam is seeking a highly motivated and organized Senior project Manager to join the newly established Danaher Affinity Reagent Autonomous Laboratory hosted at Abcam in Cambridge.  This is a unique opportunity to support the delivery of a cutting-edge AI driven antibody discovery platform and associated antibody discovery  projects by coordinating timelines, resources, and cross‑company collaboration.This position reports to VP of Danaher Affinity Reagents Autonomous Laboratory and is located in Cambridge (UK).In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 
  • Support the establishment of a new automated, data-driven antibody discovery platform by building and maintaining integrated project plans (milestones, dependencies, risks), and driving predictable delivery across workstreams (e.g., automation & data, molecule design, production).
  • Coordinate cross‑functional execution by aligning priorities, tracking progress, unblocking issues, and ensuring clear handoffs between teams so materials, methods, and data move smoothly through the pipeline.
  • Ensure strong project governance and communication through practical status reporting, decision/action logs, clear documentation, and stakeholder updates, making sure teams have what they need to move fast without losing quality.
  • The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Project management qualifications and proven experience delivering complex scientific/technical programs with senior stakeholder visibility, including confidently presenting progress, risks, and decisions to leadership audiences.
  • Strong cross‑company coordination skills (e.g., vendors, partners, CROs), with a track record of aligning priorities, managing dependencies, and driving decisions across different organisations and ways of working.
  • Excellent communication, judgement, and discretion: able to handle confidential information, negotiate practical solutions, and maintain clear governance (actions, decisions, risks) in a fast‑moving environment.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 
  • Experience supporting the build-out of automated and/or AI-enabled life science platforms (e.g., workflow standardisation, automation enablement, data capture readiness, operational rollout).
  • Experience running formal cross-company governance (e.g., steering meetings, decision logs, change control) and maintaining momentum across senior stakeholder groups.
  • Experience with commercial delivery mechanics (e.g., statements of work, purchase orders, budget tracking, milestone-based vendor management, and managing scope changes with partners).
  • The Danaher Business System, or similar business improvement and project management tools.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Skills Required

  • Project management qualifications and proven experience delivering complex scientific or technical programs with senior stakeholder visibility.
  • Strong cross-company coordination skills (vendors, partners, CROs) with a track record of aligning priorities, managing dependencies, and driving decisions across organizations.
  • Excellent communication, judgement, and discretion; able to handle confidential information, negotiate solutions, and maintain clear governance (actions, decisions, risks).

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and has not been reviewed or approved by Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and mental health support. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable strength of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, paid holidays, sick days, and volunteer time are highlighted, with flexibility or remote arrangements available for some roles. Feedback suggests this breadth of time-off options contributes meaningfully to total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided for birth, adoption, or foster placement with the ability to use time in flexible increments within the first year. Feedback suggests family-focused perks like adoption support add tangible value for caregivers.

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The Company
HQ: Brea, CA
10,526 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

Beckman Coulter is committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology, and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. Beckman Coulter offers a unique combination of people, processes and solutions designed to elevate the performance of clinical laboratories and healthcare networks. We do this by accelerating care with a menu that matters, bringing the benefit of automation to all, delivering greater insights through clinical informatics and unlocking hidden value through performance partnership. An operating company of Danaher Corporation since 2011, Beckman Coulter is headquartered in Brea, Calif., and has more than 11,000 global associates working diligently to make the world a healthier place.

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