Project Manager

JR France; Béziers; À distance; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering biotech company seeks an accomplished Project Manager specializing in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy. In this remote-first role, you will drive project success by managing cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships to accelerate therapeutic innovations in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will directly impact the company's mission to tackle significant medical challenges through groundbreaking therapies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience driving drug discovery in industrial environments.
• Deep fluency in drug discovery ecosystems.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued.
• Proven track record managing complex projects.

Responsabilités

• Drive breakthrough project success through strategic planning.
• Architect and optimize project roadmaps and budgets.
• Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems.
• Champion transparent project communication.

Connaissances

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Formation

MSc in Biochemistry, Immunology, Virology or related fields

Outils

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Project Management Tools

Description du poste

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I'm partnered with a groundbreaking early-stage biotech company revolutionizing in vivo CAR-T therapy with proprietary IP and significant growth potential. Having worked closely with this business for nearly a year, and as a company for almost 4 years, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation meets patent white space and the pathway to clinical application.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager with expertise in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy to join a dynamic organization where your strategic impact will be immediately felt. You will work directly with the CSO and founding partners, driving cross-functional excellence from CRO management to preclinical development and fundraising strategy.

This remote-first role is open to candidates across France and potentially the UK, offering a competitive compensation package reflecting your experience. The successful candidate will thrive in managing and solving mission-critical project constraints at both scientific and business levels, working independently and remotely.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please get in touch. I would love to explore this exciting role with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Drive breakthrough project success through strategic planning, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless orchestration of internal teams and external partnerships to accelerate therapeutic innovation.
• Architect and optimize project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines that balance ambitious scientific goals with commercial viability, ensuring progress toward market impact.
• Navigate project challenges with agility and innovation, rapidly identifying solutions and course corrections to keep therapeutics on track for patient delivery.
• Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems, leveraging intelligence to select best-in-class partners while maximizing value and development speed.
• Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into collaboration engines that generate clear action plans and insights.
• Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling, delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations to empower leadership decisions.
• Partner directly with Scientific Director and Project Lead as a trusted strategic advisor, fostering cross-functional alignment to amplify scientific and commercial potential.

Your Skillset

• Hands-on experience driving drug discovery innovation in fast-paced industrial environments where science impacts business.
• Deep fluency in drug discovery ecosystems, from early research to preclinical validation.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued—help shape the future of precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise is preferred—assist in tackling major medical challenges.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
• MSc minimum in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related fields—bringing scientific foundation to entrepreneurial impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (Gantt charts). PMP certification is a plus for leadership roles.
• Exceptional communication skills to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with prioritization skills and an entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Strategic stakeholder management skills, building bridges between teams and external partners.
• Financial acumen with budget management experience and delivering insights to leadership.