Project Manager, Scientific Affairs

BioTalent Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee multidisciplinary projects in the life sciences field. The successful candidate will coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of objectives. Applicants should possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, and a strong background in project management. Bilingual proficiency in English and French, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, are crucial for this role. Competitive salary and flexible working conditions offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Professional development expense reimbursement

Generous vacation plan

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience in a life sciences field.
• Experience in project management or research funding is an asset.
• Knowledge of medical research and drug development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the projects under supervision and ensure objectives are met.
• Manage documentation and logistics of project-related processes.
• Monitor progress and stay in contact with researchers.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual proficiency (English and French)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline

Job description

ABOUT CQDM

CQDM is a biopharmaceutical research consortium whose mission is to fund the development of innovative tools and technologies that accelerate the development of safe and effective drugs. We bring together world‑leading pharmaceutical organizations, several Canadian biotech companies, the best researchers from the public and private sectors, as well as the Canadian and Quebec governments. Our collaborative approach bridges the funding gap needed to drive innovation, especially where early‑stage research is concerned.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, the successful candidate will play an active role in various aspects of CQDM’s multidisciplinary and collaborative projects, with a primary focus on coordinating the projects under their supervision to ensure that objectives and milestones are achieved. This is a temporary, one‑year position to cover a maternity leave.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a key member of the CQDM team and reporting to the Director of Scientific Affairs, you will play an active role in driving the success of multidisciplinary, collaborative projects funded by CQDM. You’ll work hand‑in‑hand with colleagues and researchers to plan, monitor, and deliver high‑impact innovation projects. Beyond project coordination, you may also contribute to project evaluation and other activities that support CQDM’s mission to fund and accelerate innovation. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the projects under your supervision from start to finish.
• Partner closely with CQDM’s Business Development team to ensure seamless knowledge transfer across projects.
• Stay in regular contact with researchers to track progress and keep projects on course.
• Guarantee that all required documents are delivered on time and meet the standards of CQDM, funding partners, and sponsors.
• Take ownership of documentation management and the logistics of project‑related processes.
• Work with CQDM‑funded researchers to build and maintain Gantt charts that track project timelines and progress.
• Drive the follow‑up on milestones and deliverables, collaborating with researchers and the CQDM team to resolve challenges.
• Monitor key performance indicators for CQDM‑funded projects and report on outcomes.
• Contribute actively to project monitoring committee meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline.
• Training or experience in project management (an asset), or in program management, research funding, or equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in medical research, including the drug discovery and development process (an asset).
• Strong knowledge of academic and industry research networks in Quebec (an asset).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bilingual, with excellent written proficiency in both English and French.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and rigor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Dependability, initiative, leadership, and autonomy.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with proven collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

START DATE

Immediate

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

We are a non‑profit organization, with a young, agile, and dynamic team of highly skilled professionals. Many opportunities are available to allow employees to quickly take on more responsibilities within the organization and grow personally and professionally.

CQDM offers competitive employment conditions and a flexible hybrid working environment. CQDM’s offices are in downtown Montréal, near the Square Victoria metro station.

We offer competitive salaries, in line with your qualifications, a comprehensive group insurance plan, a professional development expense reimbursement program, and a generous vacation plan.

CQDM is looking for diverse profiles to enrich the team; therefore, all people who share our passion for the advancement of health research and collaboration are invited to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, origin or disability.

CONTACT

If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and résumé to [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

CALL TO ACTION

Seize the opportunity to make a difference by participating in an organization that brings about positive change in the world!