Senior Project Manager

Meet Life Sciences; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotech company is seeking a highly organized Senior Project Manager in Toronto. In this role, you will coordinate project timelines and support cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project coordination within the biotech or pharmaceutical industries, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools. Must be able to work on-site at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination or administrative roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of European pharmaceutical regulations is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor project timelines and deliverables across departments.
• Support cross-functional teams by preparing project documentation.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings, manage agendas and minutes.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor management

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Education

University degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Trello

Job description

We are partnered with a growing, commercial stage biotech focused on the development and commercialization their rare disease therapy for European markets. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Project Manager to support cross-functional projects spanning project coordination with high-level administrative support to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and be comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones across multiple departments and European markets.
• Support cross-functional teams by preparing documentation such as project plans, Gantt charts, reports, and presentations.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings, manage agendas and minutes, and track action items.
• Assist with vendor management, contract processing, budget tracking, and invoice handling.
• Ensure project documentation aligns with GxP standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination or administrative roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Trello).
• Knowledge of European pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., EMA, ICH-GCP) is a strong asset.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work onsite at least three days per week.

Contact

To learn more and have a confidential discussion, please reach out to Amit at [e-mail].