Global Change Facilitator – Synthetic Molecule Process Innovation (SMPI)

Global Change Facilitator – Synthetic Molecule Process Innovation (SMPI) Location: Home-based (UK) with international travel About BioPhorum Established in 2004, BioPhorum is a leading business-to-business membership organisation that creates a unique environment for life sciences companies and executives to collaborate and accelerate progress across the sector. With a subscription-based model, BioPhorum delivers 12 highly focused “Phorums” covering key areas such as Drug Substance, Drug Development, Fill Finish, Technology Strategy, Supply Chain, IT, Data & Digital, ATMPs, Quality, Regulatory, and Sustainability. Today, over 7,000 subject matter experts from more than 150 organisations—including 18 of the top 20 global biopharma companies—collaborate through BioPhorum’s facilitated workstreams. Following a year of strong growth, including new product launches and acquisitions, BioPhorum is entering an exciting phase of expansion—and we are looking for a Global Change Facilitator to join us. The Role As a Global Change Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in enabling collaboration across the global (bio)pharma industry. You will lead and guide expert workstreams, helping members share best practices, develop industry guidance, and drive measurable change. Blending project management, scientific thinking, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement, you will create high-performing environments where ideas turn into impactful industry outcomes. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role requiring adaptability, strong communication skills, and a bias for action. Key Responsibilities Facilitate and lead a portfolio of global workstreams, delivering high-quality outputs that reflect the collective voice of industry leaders Create engaging, collaborative environments that foster participation, insight-sharing, and community Guide workstreams to deliver outcomes on time using structured project and change management approaches Design and facilitate both virtual and in-person events that deliver clear value and ROI to members Co-create impactful deliverables such as industry guidance, proof of concepts, business cases, and conference presentations Monitor member engagement, identify risks, and proactively resolve challenges Maintain and optimise internal systems and reporting tools (e.g., CRM, collaboration platforms, reporting materials) Capture and communicate value stories that demonstrate the impact of collaboration Feed member insights back into the organisation to continuously improve offerings About the SMPI Phorum Synthetic molecule manufacturing is undergoing rapid transformation, with increasing pressure to improve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability while maintaining regulatory compliance. In this role, you will help drive industry-wide innovation by: Advancing scalable and future-proof manufacturing approaches Supporting adoption of new technologies Harmonising best practices and standards Improving productivity and cost efficiency across global operations About You You are a collaborative, intellectually curious professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to solve meaningful challenges. Essential experience and skills: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or related sectors Strong understanding of the (bio)pharma landscape, including CDMOs and/or consulting environments Proven experience managing projects or change programmes Exceptional stakeholder management and facilitation skills Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insights Strong organisational skills with the ability to deliver against timelines Confidence working in fast-paced, evolving environments Comfortable working remotely and engaging teams across multiple channels You will also be: A natural facilitator who enjoys driving collaboration and dialogue A strong communicator who can influence and bring people along a journey A proactive problem-solver with sound judgement A team player who values continuous improvement and feedback Why Join BioPhorum? Work at the forefront of global life sciences collaboration Influence industry-wide change and innovation Join a growing, forward-thinking organisation Collaborate with leading experts from across the globe Enjoy a flexible, remote-first working environment Apply Now If you’re passionate about driving change in the life sciences industry and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.