Scientific Project Manager

Origin Sciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Scientific Project Manager to lead R&D and clinical programs. The successful candidate will manage research projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. An advanced degree in a scientific discipline and substantial project management experience, especially in biotech, are essential. This role offers a dynamic startup environment focused on impactful healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD or Master's).
• Strong experience with molecular biology and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated success in project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of projects.
• Liaise between internal teams and external partners.
• Manage sample tracking and biobanking.

Skills

Project management

Molecular biology

Diagnostics

NGS technologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD or Master's in molecular biology, diagnostics, bioinformatics

Tools

Asana

Notion

Jira

MS Project

Job description

About Origin Sciences

Origin Sciences is a medical technology company developing innovative devices and tests to aid the detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases. Our current focus is on improving diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) through cutting‑edge molecular diagnostics and next‑generation sequencing (NGS) technologies.

Scientific Project Manager

We are seeking a Scientific Project Manager to coordinate our R&D and clinical development programs, working at the intersection of science, operations and strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a pioneering startup, ensuring our projects are delivered efficiently and effectively toward impactful patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of scientific and clinical research projects, ensuring delivery on time, scope, and budget.
• Act as a liaison between internal scientific teams, clinical trial collaborators, and external partners.
• Conduct external training of clinical study staff when necessary on SOPs and WI created by Origin.
• Manage sample tracking and biobanking in collaboration with the lab and clinical trial teams.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, risk registers, and resource allocation plans.
• Track deliverables, prepare progress reports, and present updates to leadership and collaborators.
• Support regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, GxP) across project workflows.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross‑team collaboration in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Willing to travel when required (20%).
• Occasionally may be required to assist in the daily routine lab operational tasks including sample reception, nucleic acid extraction, and library preparation of trial samples for sequencing.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD or Master's in molecular biology, diagnostics, bioinformatics, or related field).
• Strong experience with molecular biology and diagnostics; familiarity with NGS technologies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in project management, ideally in biotech, MedTech, or startup environments.
• Knowledge of regulated environments (GxP, GCP) and experience in coordinating with clinical teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Jira, MS Project). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• PMP or similar certification is an advantage but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Positive mindset — resourceful and able to thrive in an evolving startup landscape.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while balancing cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific and operational excellence.
• Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by impactful healthcare innovation.