Associate Project Manager / Project Manager

Sail Biomedicines; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sail Biomedicines is seeking an Associate Project Manager / Project Manager to oversee cross-functional programs across research, development, and operational teams in the Cambridge area. You will partner with scientists and executives to ensure milestones are met on schedule and risks are managed proactively.

The role blends strong project management with biotechnology domain knowledge, requiring the ability to navigate fast-paced environments and drive execution across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of project management or project coordination experience; or Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or ScD) with 2 years demonstrated experience contributing to or leading cross-functional project teams.
• Experience managing timelines and deliverables and driving execution toward strategic objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate project activities across functions and external partners.
• Track project progress against key milestones, deliverables, and objectives.
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalation plans.
• Facilitate project team meetings and ensure clear communication of decisions, risks, and action items.
• Foster collaboration and resolve issues that may impact timelines, scope, or quality.
• Drive accountability and alignment across stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Support strategic planning and prioritization activities across multiple programs.
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Support portfolio review meetings and governance processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or ScD) with 2 years demonstrated experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Sail

Sail Biomedicines is pioneering the integrative design and deployment of fully programmable medicines to transform patient care. Sail’s platform combines first-in-class programmable circular RNA technology (Endless RNA™ or eRNA), and an industry-leading platform of programmable nanoparticles, utilizing natural components, to unlock comprehensive programming of medicines for the first time. By leveraging cutting-edge eRNA and nanoparticle deployment technology, Sail is also making unparalleled use of AI techniques to identify and design fully programmable medicines that are potent, targeted, versatile, and tunable. Sail was founded by Flagship Pioneering.

The Role

The Associate Project Manager / Project Manager will oversee cross-functional programs across research, development, and operational teams. This role will partner closely with scientists, technical experts, and executive leadership to ensure projects are executed efficiently, risks are managed proactively, and key milestones are achieved on schedule.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with an understanding of the biotechnology industry and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate project activities across functions and external partners.
• Track project progress against key milestones, deliverables, and objectives.
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalation plans.
• Facilitate project team meetings and ensure clear communication of decisions, risks, and action items.
• Foster collaboration and resolve issues that may impact timelines, scope, or quality.
• Drive accountability and alignment across stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Support strategic planning and prioritization activities across multiple programs.
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Support portfolio review meetings and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of project management or project coordination experience; orAdvanced degree (MS, PhD, or ScD) with 2 years demonstrated experience contributing to or leading cross-functional project teams.
• Experience managing timelines and deliverables and driving execution toward strategic objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Candidates will be considered for either the Associate Project Manager or Project Manager level based on experience and demonstrated project leadership capabilities.

Salary Range

$105,000-$140,000

Sail Biomedicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sail does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.