Project Manager

JR France; Le Plessis-Robinson; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biotech company is seeking an accomplished Project Manager specializing in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy. This remote-first role offers competitive compensation and aims to drive strategic innovation and excellence in drug discovery and preclinical development. Join a transformative organization where your impact will be immediate and significant.

Qualifications

• Experience in drug discovery innovation in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in oncology and immunology preferred.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.

Responsabilités

• Drive project success through strategic planning and risk mitigation.
• Optimize project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems.

Connaissances

Project Management

Drug Discovery

Cell and Gene Therapy

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Formation

MSc or higher in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related fields

Outils

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Project Management Tools

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 business, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation intersects with patent white space and pathways to clinical development.

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 immediate. 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 that reflects your 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 look forward to exploring this exciting role with you!

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive breakthrough project success through strategic planning, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless orchestration of internal teams and external partnerships to accelerate therapeutic innovation.
2. Architect and optimize project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines to balance ambitious scientific goals with commercial viability, ensuring progress toward market impact.
3. Navigate project challenges with agility and innovation, rapidly identifying solutions and course corrections to keep therapeutics on track for patient delivery.
4. Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems, leveraging intelligence to select top-tier partners and maximize value while accelerating development timelines.
5. Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into collaboration engines that generate actionable insights.
6. Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling, delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations for leadership decision-making.
7. 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 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; join us in shaping precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise are preferred.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
• MSc or higher in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools; PMP certification is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills to inspire teams and influence stakeholders.
• Solutions-focused with entrepreneurial drive and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder management expertise to build bridges across teams and partners.
• Financial acumen with budget management experience and delivering insights to leadership.