Project Manager

JR France; Dijon; À distance; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A groundbreaking biotech company is seeking an accomplished Project Manager in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy. In this dynamic remote role, you will lead critical projects, driving cross-functional excellence and collaborating closely with scientific leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional to make a significant impact in a pioneering organization at the forefront of therapeutic innovation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in drug discovery innovation in fast-paced settings.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued.
• Exceptional communication skills that inspire and influence.

Responsabilités

• Drive breakthrough project success through strategic planning and risk mitigation.
• Architect and optimize project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines.
• Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling.

Connaissances

Project Management

Drug Discovery

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Formation

MSc in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Project Management Tools (Gantt charts)

Description du poste

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I am 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 nearly 4 years as a company, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation intersects with 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 competitive compensation based on experience. The successful candidate will excel at 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 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 top-tier partners while maximizing value and development speed.
• Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into collaborative engines that generate clear action plans and insights.
• Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling, delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations for leadership.
• Partner directly with Scientific Director and Project Lead as a trusted strategic advisor, fostering cross-functional alignment to enhance 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 through 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 biggest challenges.
• Proven ability to orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
• MSc minimum in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field—bring your 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 that inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate complex science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with strong prioritization and entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments where collaboration fuels innovation.
• Strategic stakeholder management skills, building bridges between diverse teams and external partners.
• Financial acumen with proven budget management skills and ability to deliver actionable insights to leadership.