Biotechnology project leader

Project management involves tactical and operational planning, execution and control -from the initial idea until completion-, reviewing the achievement of objectives, and management of deviations sustained. The aim is to reach the goal agreed with management and to ensure that results match relevant quality levels, timing and costs initially planned. Project managers are professionals who manage projects. They are responsible for planning, managing and executing an assigned project. They can develop internal projects within their organisation or projects with external agents outside the organisation, with the aim of generating a value, product, service or particular technology. Project managers should have a clear technical and scientific profile, project management skills, communication skills and leadership abilities.

• Hold utmost responsibility for the technical, economic and quality-related feasibility of the project.
• Plan, seek and agree with management the resources necessary to carry out the project.
• Coordinate and oversee research and development projects under their responsibility, whether entirely within the company or institution or in collaboration with external companies/institutions. In the latter case, work in conjuntion with the project manager assigned by the other company or institution.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the project, detect deviations, perform risk analyses and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate and supervise the work teams assigned to the project, whether internal, external or subcontracted.
• Act as a liaison between external agents like institutions, clients and/or suppliers.
• Identify and manage sources of public and/or private funding.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia
• Grau: Biotecnologia
• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Ciències biomèdiques
• Grau: Administració d'empreses i gestió de la innovació
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Leadership: Level 2

Self-confidence: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Industrial property manager, specialised in biotechnology

Pharmaceutical product manager

European biotechnology partnership manager

Investment and innovation manager

Study manager

• Work hours

  The work day may be part or full time, either intensive or split shift.

• Salary

  Average gross salaries range between 30,000 and 50,000 Euros per annum, depending on experience.

• Professional category

  Manager