Project Manager

ACTalent; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Scientific Project Manager to lead gene editing and model development programs for academic, biotech, and pharma partners. You will oversee design through model development, validation, and final delivery, acting as a technical leader with clients and internal teams.

The role demands hands-on CRISPR/Cas9 experience, strong scientific background, and the ability to juggle multiple complex projects while guiding cross-functional collaborators.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology or related field required.
• 2+ years managing gene editing and research projects.
• Hands-on CRISPR/Cas9 experience.
• Experience with cell and animal models.
• Strong PM, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead gene-targeting, cell and animal model development projects from design to delivery.
• Design genetic engineering strategies to support client programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans and execution.
• Serve as technical expert during client discovery, scoping, and proposals.
• Define requirements, timelines, and deliverables with clients and commercial teams.
• Manage multiple projects with quality and timelines.
• Provide regular client updates on progress, risks, and challenges.
• Support business development by identifying scientific solutions for proposals.
• Act as technical resource for gene editing and preclinical applications.

Skills

CRISPR/gene editing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology/Genetics/Biotech/Immunology

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Cell and animal model systems

Job description

Scientific Project Manager - Gene Editing & Model DevelopmentAbout the Role

Our client is seeking a Scientific Project Manager to lead gene-targeting and genetic engineering projects supporting academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical partners. This individual will serve as a key technical leader, working cross-functionally to guide projects from initial design through model development, validation, and final delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on CRISPR/gene-editing expertise, a strong scientific experience, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while serving as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead gene-targeting, cell model, and animal model development projects from study design through model generation, validation, and final delivery.

• Design and evaluate genetic engineering strategies to support a wide range of client research programs.

• Collaborate with scientific, research, and production teams to develop project plans and ensure successful execution.

• Act as a technical subject matter expert during client discovery, project scoping, and proposal development activities.

• Define project requirements, timelines, deliverables, and technical feasibility in partnership with clients and commercial teams.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards, timelines, and client expectations.

• Provide regular client-facing updates on project progress, results, risks, technical challenges, and recommendations.

• Support Business Development and Sales teams by evaluating customer needs, identifying scientific solutions, and assisting with proposal development.

• Serve as a technical resource for gene editing, cell model development, animal model generation, and preclinical research applications.

• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings within the gene-editing and model development space.

• Contribute to scientific marketing initiatives, technical content creation, product positioning, and value proposition development.

QualificationsRequired

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related scientific discipline.

• 2+ years of experience in gene editing and research project management.

• Hands-on experience with CRISPR/Cas9 technologies.

• Experience working with both cell-based and animal model systems.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external clients.

Preferred

• Experience with embryonic stem cell-based gene editing.

• Experience in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology or efficacy studies.

• PMP certification.

• Previous experience supporting client-facing scientific projects within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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