Study Manager - Life Sciences in Dundee

PhaSER Biomedical is an innovative biotechnology company focused on humanised in vivo models and tools for advancing the drug development paradigm and predicting drug-drug interactions in patients. We collaborate with global clients, research institutes, drug regulators such as the MHRA and philanthropic foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Study Manager to coordinate and deliver project activities under the Gates-funded programme. This role is central to ensuring that studies using the 8HUM humanised mouse model are efficiently planned, executed, tracked, and reported in alignment with grant commitments and partner expectations.

Role Overview

The Study Manager will support the delivery of studies for Gates funded researchers working closely with PhaSER scientists, external collaborators, and partner organisations. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple scientific workstreams simultaneously. The Study Manager will coordinate experimental timelines, ensure accurate study documentation, liaise across internal and external teams, and support data management and reporting activities. This is a hands-on operational role that sits at the heart of PhaSER’s in-vivo and translational research portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Study Coordination & Planning
  • Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of studies conducted under the Gates grant.
  • Coordinate study protocols, experimental timelines, resource requirements, and logistics.
  • Ensure alignment between scientific plans and available animal, staffing, and facility capacity.
• Operational Oversight
  • Track study progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely execution.
  • Maintain detailed study documentation including protocols, amendments, and internal records.
  • Support coordination of sample handling, data capture, and study-related workflows.
  • Liaise effectively with internal scientists, external collaborators, Gates-funded partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate study meetings, prepare agendas, and circulate action logs.
  • Ensure that all parties remain updated on timelines, dependencies, and required inputs.
  • Manage the resolution of any issues that arise during the execution of the projects.
• Data & Reporting
  • Support scientific team in assembling data packages and reports for funders and collaborators.
  • Maintain accurate and audit-ready study files.
  • Assist with drafting operational sections of progress reports to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and ethical standards relating to in-vivo work.
  • Support continuous improvement in study coordination processes.
• Other tasks as required.

Required Experience & Attributes

• Experience in managing scientific projects within a life sciences, pharmaceutical, or academic research setting.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable maintaining structured documentation.
• General scientific literacy and ability to engage in technical discussions with researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, biomedical sciences, pharmacology.
• Experience working with in-vivo studies or translational research teams and with home office regulations.
• Familiarity with study management within grant-funded or collaborative research programmes.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Motion, Notion, Monday).
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary engagement.
• Expert knowledge of the drug development paradigm.
• Expertise in drug pharmacokinetics.
• Familiarity with computational models and databases used in drug development.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and mission-driven environment focused on accelerating the drug development paradigm.
• Opportunity to work on global health projects with leading partners and foundations.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology