Project Manager

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

Résumé du poste

A leading company in biotechnology is seeking an accomplished Project Manager with expertise in Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy. This remote-first role involves driving cross-functional excellence, managing complex projects, and working alongside the CSO and founding partners to transform therapeutic innovations into market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in drug discovery innovation in fast-paced environments.
• Cell and gene therapy experience highly valued.
• Proven track record managing complex projects with scientific excellence.

Responsabilités

• Drive project success through planning, risk mitigation, and team orchestration.
• Architect project roadmaps and budgets balancing scientific goals with commercial viability.
• Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems for accelerated timelines.

Connaissances

Drug discovery innovation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Financial acumen

Formation

MSc in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools (e.g., Gantt charting)

Description du poste

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I'm 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 almost 4 years as a company, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation meets patent white space and the pathway 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 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 reflecting 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 would love to explore this exciting opportunity further!

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: balancing ambitious scientific goals with commercial viability to ensure 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, maximizing value, and accelerating development timelines.
• Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making: transforming meetings into collaborative engines with clear action plans and insights.
• Champion transparent communication and strategic storytelling: delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations for informed leadership decisions.
• Partner with Scientific Director and Project Lead: acting as a trusted strategic advisor and fostering cross-functional alignment to amplify 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 to preclinical validation.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued — shaping the future of precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise is preferred — addressing some of medicine's greatest challenges.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
• Minimum MSc in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field — bringing scientific foundation to entrepreneurial impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Gantt charting). PMP certification is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate complex science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with prioritization skills and entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments where collaboration fuels innovation.
• Stakeholder management expertise, building bridges between teams and external partners for innovation ecosystems.
• Financial acumen with proven budget management skills and ability to deliver actionable insights to leadership.