Senior Project Manager Hit & Lead Discovery (gn)
Core
Lead early drug discovery projects from hit identification through lead optimization, serving as the primary client contact and overseeing scientific activities.
Role type
Senior Project Manager (Drug Discovery)
Builds
Early discovery projects (hit-to-lead) for pharmaceutical and biotech clients
Domain
Life Sciences / Drug Discovery
Required skills
Project management, scientific oversight, client management, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, resource coordination, budget monitoring, proposal preparation, process improvement
Preferred skills
PhD in Chemistry/Biology/Pharmacology, CRO/biotech/pharma experience, client-facing experience, familiarity with scientific data systems
Technologies
Project management tools, scientific data systems
Responsibilities
Serve as primary client contact, lead concurrent early discovery projects, oversee scientific activities (hit finding, hit-to-lead), coordinate internal resources, monitor budgets and scope, contribute to business development proposals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC