Project Manager

JR France; Bordeaux; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dynamic biotech company is seeking an experienced Project Manager specialized in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene Therapy. This remote-first role involves driving cross-functional project success, navigating scientific and business challenges, and fostering collaborations to accelerate therapeutic innovations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess the strategic mindset to impact clinical applications, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with scientific excellence.
• Proven track record in drug discovery innovation.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Drive project success through planning and risk mitigation.
• Lead CRO partnerships and maximize value.
• Champion transparent communication for leadership.

Connaissances

Hands-on experience in drug discovery

Deep understanding of drug discovery ecosystems

Cell and gene therapy experience

Oncology and immunology expertise

Management of complex projects

Exceptional communication skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management expertise

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 exceptional growth potential. Having worked closely with this business for nearly a year, and almost 4 years as a company, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation meets patent white space and pathways 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 competitive compensation that reflects 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 opportunity 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 and maximize value while accelerating development timelines.
• 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 for 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 in drug discovery innovation within fast-paced industrial environments where science impacts business.
• Deep understanding of 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—addressing some of medicine's greatest 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.
• Exceptional communication skills to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with prioritization skills and entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results.
• Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary environments fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder management expertise, building bridges between teams and external partners for innovation ecosystems.
• Financial acumen with budget management skills and experience providing insights to leadership.