Project Manager, Drug Development

About the role

Dimerix Limited is seeking a Project Manager, Drug Development to drive planning, coordination, tracking and reporting of cross‑functional and external activities across its drug development programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain integrated project plans, timelines and budgets for drug development programmes.
• Monitor cross‑functional deliverables across clinical, non‑clinical, CMC/manufacturing and regulatory workstreams.
• Coordinate external vendors such as CROs, CDMOs and specialist consultants to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Facilitate project team meetings, maintain risk and issue registers and prepare dashboards, reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, invoice review and forecast inputs, and manage inter‑program timelines and resource allocation.

Required profile

• At least 2 years’ project management experience in drug development within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or CRO setting.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional activities and manage external vendors.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy or a related discipline.
• Melbourne‑based with ability to work from the office 2‑3 days per week.

Required skills

• Project planning and scheduling using MS Project, Smartsheet or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite.

What we offer

• Full‑time position in a small, high‑performing team at a pivotal stage of clinical development.
• Collaborative, values‑led culture with commitment to professional growth and flexible work‑from‑home options.