Project Manager

Barrington James; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering biotech company in England seeks a Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects focused on cell & gene therapy, specifically CAR-T. The ideal candidate has a strong background in oncology or immunology and proven experience managing complex biotech projects. Join a team that works directly with founders on significant programs that influence the path to clinical readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell & gene therapy (CAR-T preferred) within a biotech environment.
• Strong grounding in oncology or immunology.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder life science projects.
• Clear communicator who can bridge scientific and business priorities in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management in biotech

Cell & gene therapy

Budget management

Strong communication

CAR-T experience

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting