Project Manager

JR France; Bourges; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A groundbreaking biotech company seeks an accomplished Project Manager skilled in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy. This remote-first role will have immediate strategic impact, managing cross-functional excellence from CRO management to preclinical development. If you're driven by scientific innovation and are ready to lead at a high level, this opportunity might be for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in drug discovery innovation in industrial environments.
• Fluency in drug discovery ecosystems from research to preclinical.
• Experience in cell and gene therapy; oncology and immunology expertise preferred.

Responsabilités

• Drive project success through strategic planning and risk mitigation.
• Manage project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead strategic partnerships with CROs and vendors.

Connaissances

Project Management

Drug Discovery

Cell and Gene Therapy

Oncology

Immunology

Budget Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Formation

MSc in Biochemistry

MSc in Immunology

MSc in Virology

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, possessing proprietary IP and significant growth potential. Having collaborated closely with this business for nearly a year and with almost 4 years in the industry, this is an excellent example of where scientific innovation intersects with patent white space and clinical pathways.

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 recognized. 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 based on experience. The successful candidate will excel in managing and resolving mission-critical project constraints at both scientific and business levels, being comfortable working independently and remotely.

This role is remote and open to candidates in France and potentially the UK. If this opportunity resonates with you, please get in touch—I’d 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 optimise project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines that balance ambitious scientific goals with commercial viability, ensuring each milestone advances us toward market impact.
• Navigate project challenges with agility and innovation , rapidly identifying solutions and course corrections to keep cutting-edge therapeutics on track for patient delivery.
• Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems , leveraging competitive intelligence to select top-tier partners while maximising value and accelerating development timelines.
• Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making , transforming meetings into powerful collaboration engines that generate clear action plans and breakthrough insights.
• Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling , delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations that empower leadership to make bold, informed 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 meets business impact.
• Deep fluency in drug discovery ecosystems, from early-stage research to preclinical validation.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued—join us in shaping the future of precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise preferred—help us tackle some of medicine's greatest challenges.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific ambition and execution excellence.
• MSc minimum in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related fields—bring your scientific foundation to entrepreneurial impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (Gantt charting). PMP certification is preferred for those ready to lead at the highest level.
• Exceptional communication skills that inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate complex science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with natural prioritization instincts and an entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results. This is 'bleeding edge science'—the client seeks a driven Project Manager with scientific curiosity who can get things done.
• Thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments where collaboration fuels innovation and cross-functional partnerships create a competitive advantage.
• Strategic stakeholder management expertise, building bridges between diverse teams and external partners to foster innovation ecosystems.
• Financial acumen with proven budget management skills and experience delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.