Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
ApotheCom, an Inizio Company

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex scientific communications projects and manage client relationships.
  • Company: Inizio Medical, a leader in medical communications with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture with regular social events and a focus on diversity.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in medical communications.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management within a Medical Communications agency.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

At Inizio Medical, the combined expertise of ApotheCom, Nucleus Global, and Ashfield Medcomms, supported by the specialist skills of MEDiSTRAVA, brings together world‑leading medical communications excellence. We create compelling scientific content, connect expert communities, and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join the ApotheCom team. This is a dynamic and varied role offering the chance to work across a diverse range of projects within a supportive, established, and collaborative team. You’ll grow your expertise and career in an environment that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

  • You’ll be responsible for leading the delivery of complex scientific communications and Medical Affairs programmes, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • You’ll be a trusted partner to clients, managing risks, financial performance, and cross‑functional teams.
  • Key responsibilities include:
    • Manage publications and medical affairs projects from initiation through to completion, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, congress deliverables, advisory boards, slide decks, medical education materials, training programmes, scientific platforms.
    • Lead multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across client programmes, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource management.
    • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status trackers.
    • Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
    • Own project financial management, including budget development, forecasting, invoicing, revenue recognition, and profitability tracking.
    • Manage Statements of Work (SOWs), monitor scope, identify change requests and out‑of‑scope activities.
    • Build and maintain client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience within a Medical Communications agency in a project/account or programme management role.
  • Experience managing scientific publications (including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts) and a broad range of Medical Affairs deliverables.
  • The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while balancing quality, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
  • Project financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
  • Organisational, planning, and communication skills.
  • Experience building client relationships and leading project communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us

At Inizio Medical, we believe our people are our strength. You’ll enjoy:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance and a company pension.
  • Flexible, hybrid working options to support work‑life balance.
  • A friendly and inclusive culture with regular Friday socials, wellbeing initiatives, and Town Hall events.
  • Exceptional career development opportunities and access to world‑class learning resources.

We are proud to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe our differences make us stronger — and that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and success. Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Senior Programme Manager employer: ApotheCom, an Inizio Company

At Inizio Medical, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration within the medical communications field. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse projects and world-class learning resources, while our flexible hybrid working options ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us in a vibrant environment where your contributions are valued, and diversity is celebrated, making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

ApotheCom, an Inizio Company

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Programme Manager

Project Management
Medical Communications
Scientific Publications Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Invoicing
Financial Reporting