Project Manager

Barrington James; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering biotech company in Marseille is seeking a Project Lead in cell & gene therapy. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in CAR-T therapy, a strong grounding in oncology or immunology, and proven success managing complex life science projects. Join a collaborative team at the cutting edge of immuno-oncology.

Prestations

Collaborative work environment

Influence on breakthrough therapeutic platform

Direct work with founders

Qualifications

• Experience in cell & gene therapy (CAR-T strongly preferred) within a biotech environment.
• Strong grounding in oncology or immunology.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder life science projects from an operational perspective.
• MSc or higher in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field.
• Confident in budget management, vendor oversight, and project governance.
• Clear communicator who can bridge scientific and business priorities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects from early discovery through preclinical development.
• Manage CROs and vendors, ensuring quality, speed, and value in delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned to strategic goals.
• Proactively identify risks, troubleshoot challenges, and keep programs on track.
• Support strategic initiatives including fundraising preparation and partnering activities.
• Drive clear communication across teams, turning complex data into actionable insights.

Description du poste

I’m partnering with a pioneering early-stage biotech developing first-in-class in vivo CAR-T therapies with proprietary IP and a clear path to clinic. This is a unique opportunity to join at a formative stage, where your decisions directly shape the trajectory of a breakthrough therapeutic platform.

Working closely with the CSO and founding team, you will lead cross-functional project management from preclinical development through to key strategic milestones. This is a role for someone who combines deep scientific understanding with operational excellence in cell & gene therapy, ideally CAR-T, gained in a biotech setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects from early discovery through preclinical development
• Manage CROs and vendors, ensuring quality, speed, and value in delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned to strategic goals
• Proactively identify risks, troubleshoot challenges, and keep programs on track
• Support strategic initiatives including fundraising preparation and partnering activities
• Drive clear communication across teams, turning complex data into actionable insights for leadership

About You

• Essential: Experience in cell & gene therapy (CAR-T strongly preferred) within a biotech environment is essential. Pure industry or academia is not the right background for this role.
• Strong grounding in oncology or immunology
• Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder life science projects from an operational perspective (not just scientific)
• MSc or higher in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field
• Confident in budget management, vendor oversight, and project governance
• Clear communicator who can bridge scientific and business priorities in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting

Why Join?

• Be part of a scientifically exceptional team with a truly novel therapeutic approach
• Work directly with founders on high-impact programs at the cutting edge of immuno-oncology
• Influence the full path from preclinical strategy to clinical readiness
• Thrive in a collaborative, agile culture where science meets execution