Pre-Clinical Project Manager

Loonhills R&D Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead regulatory toxicology and safety pharmacology projects. This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring scientific quality, and delivering results on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with clients, tackle scientific challenges, and present findings, all while working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation. With a focus on career development and a flexible work schedule, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the biotech field.

Benefits

Flexible Working Schedules

Bonus

Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Training Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in CRO or pharma/biotech managing drug development programs.
• Strong knowledge in regulatory toxicology and safety pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning to data analysis and reporting.
• Budget management and scientific quality assurance of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Toxicology

Safety Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

CMC

Pre-clinical Drug Development

Phase I Clinical Studies

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

English Communication

Education

BSc. in Life Sciences

Job description

Loonhills R&D Inc. is a Montreal based drug development company. The company provides project management, consulting and collaborative drug development services to the global biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Loonhills performs drug development activities covering the entire pre-clinical and early clinical space.

Loonhills is looking for a talented and experienced Project Manager with specialized experience in designing and managing regulatory toxicology and safety pharmacology projects and managing pre-clinical/IND enabling programs. Experience with Phase I studies and CMC programs is an asset. The position will report directly to the President and will be responsible for the coordination and management of multiple projects. The role requires the Project Manager to be accountable for the project throughout its entirety, starting at the project planning phase, through the coordination of project execution up to data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

THE PROJECT MANAGER WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform all aspects of management of research projects including:

• Initial discussions with clients through to writing of scientific plans, protocols, and proposals.
• Budget management.
• Project execution through management of research activities.
• Solving of scientific and logistical problems.
• Data analysis, report writing, and presentation to clients.
• Accountable for the scientific quality of all projects as well as their delivery on time and on budget.

Qualifications, Qualities, and Experience

1. A minimum of a BSc. in a life sciences discipline.
2. At least 3 years of experience in a CRO preferably as a study director in toxicology or in a pharma/biotech environment managing outsourced drug development programs.
3. Practical experience of project management.
4. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory toxicology, safety pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, CMC, pre-clinical drug development, Phase I clinical studies.
5. A quick learner able to rapidly grasp and master new scientific disciplines.
6. Dedicated and determined, strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a small company environment where teamwork is mandatory, and time-management is essential.
7. Excellent oral and written English communication skills are essential. Competency in French is an asset.

Training program is provided along with a competitive salary, flexible working schedules, bonus and benefits package along with career development opportunities in an energetic environment. Work is mainly remote with occasional visits to study sites generally in the Montreal area.

For more information, contact: [e-mail] referencing Project Manager 2025.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time