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I am partnered with a groundbreaking early-stage biotech company revolutionizing in vivo CAR-T therapy with proprietary IP and significant growth potential. Having collaborated closely with this business for nearly a year and with nearly 4 years in the industry, this is an excellent example of where scientific innovation intersects with 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 a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate will excel at managing and resolving 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.
- Develop and optimize project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines that balance scientific ambition with commercial viability, ensuring milestones lead 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, maximizing value and development speed.
- Foster high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into collaborative engines that generate actionable insights.
- Champion transparent communication and strategic storytelling, delivering updates and data-driven recommendations to empower leadership decisions.
- Partner directly with Scientific Director and Project Lead as a trusted advisor, fostering cross-functional alignment to amplify scientific and commercial potential.
Your Skillset
- Hands-on experience driving drug discovery innovation in fast-paced environments where science meets business impact.
- 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—tackle some of medicine's greatest challenges.
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
- MSc or higher in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools; PMP certification is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills that inspire teams and influence stakeholders, translating complex science into compelling narratives.
- Solutions-focused with strong prioritization skills and entrepreneurial drive.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Stakeholder management expertise, building bridges between diverse teams and partners.
- Financial acumen with proven budget management and strategic insights for leadership.