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I'm partnered with a groundbreaking early-stage biotech company revolutionizing in vivo CAR-T therapy with proprietary IP and significant growth potential. Having worked closely with this business for nearly a year, and as a company for almost 4 years, this is a prime example of where scientific innovation meets 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 a competitive compensation package reflecting your experience. The successful candidate will thrive in 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!

• 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 progress 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 best-in-class partners while maximizing value and development speed.
• Facilitate high-impact team dynamics and decision-making, transforming meetings into collaboration engines that generate clear action plans and insights.
• Champion transparent project communication and strategic storytelling, delivering compelling updates and data-driven recommendations to empower leadership decisions.
• Partner directly with Scientific Director and Project Lead as a trusted strategic advisor, fostering cross-functional alignment to amplify scientific and commercial potential.

• Hands-on experience driving drug discovery innovation in fast-paced industrial environments where science impacts business.
• Deep fluency in drug discovery ecosystems, from early research to preclinical validation.
• Cell and gene therapy experience is highly valued—help shape the future of precision medicine.
• Oncology and immunology expertise is preferred—assist in tackling major medical challenges.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with scientific and execution excellence.
• MSc minimum in biochemistry, immunology, virology, or related fields—bringing 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 to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and translate science into compelling narratives.
• Solutions-focused mindset with prioritization skills and an entrepreneurial drive to push boundaries and deliver results.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Strategic stakeholder management skills, building bridges between teams and external partners.
• Financial acumen with budget management experience and delivering insights to leadership.