Jobs in Avignon, South Africa

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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 business, this is a great example of where scientific innovation meets patent white space and the pathway to clinic.

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager with Life Sciences and Cell & Gene therapy expertise to join a dynamic organization where your strategic impact will be immediately felt. You'll 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 that reflects your experience. The successful candidate will thrive in managing and solving mission-critical project constraints at both scientific and business levels, being comfortable working independently and remotely.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd love to explore this exciting opportunity 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 optimise project roadmaps, budgets, and timelines that balance ambitious scientific goals with commercial viability, ensuring every milestone propels us toward market impact.
3. Navigate project challenges with agility and innovation, rapidly identifying solutions and course corrections to keep cutting-edge therapeutics on track for patient delivery.
4. Lead strategic CRO partnerships and vendor ecosystems, leveraging competitive intelligence to select best-in-class partners while maximising value and accelerating development timelines.
5. Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into powerful collaboration engines that generate clear action plans and breakthrough insights.
6. Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling, delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations that empower leadership to make bold, informed decisions.
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 industrial environments where science meets business impact.
• Deep fluency in drug discovery ecosystems, from early-stage research breakthroughs through lead optimisation to preclinical validation.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued - join us in shaping the future of precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise preferred - help us tackle some of medicine's greatest challenges.
• Proven track record orchestrating complex, multi-stakeholder projects where scientific ambition meets execution excellence.
• MSc minimum in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related field - bring your scientific foundation to entrepreneurial impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Teams/Excel/PowerPoint and project management tools (Gantt charting). PMP certification preferred for those ready to lead at the highest level.
• Exceptional communication skills that inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate complex science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with natural prioritisation instincts and an entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results. This is 'bleeding edge science' and my client wants a driven Project Manager with scientific curiosity that can get things done.
• Thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments where collaboration fuels innovation and cross-functional partnerships create competitive advantage.
• Strategic stakeholder management expertise, building bridges between diverse teams and external partners to create powerful innovation ecosystems.
• Financial acumen with proven budget management skills and experience delivering clear, actionable insights to executive leadership.