Project Manager

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalized recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a scientific background in Immunology to support the execution and delivery of cross-functional research projects across our discovery pipeline. This role will play a central part in aligning scientific strategy with operational excellence, ensuring key milestones are met as we advance novel therapeutics toward the clinic.

The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of immunology and translational science with strong organizational and leadership skills. You’ll be the bridge between scientists, leadership, and external partners—keeping projects on track, risks managed, and communication flowing.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment between scientific objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, capturing actions, decisions, and driving follow-up across stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact between internal scientific teams and external collaborators or CROs.
• Work closely with scientific leads to translate research goals into clear deliverables and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare project documentation, status updates, and reports for internal stakeholders and executive teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and project prioritization discussions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of industry experience in a biotech, pharma, or drug discovery environment, with at least 2 years in a project management or program coordination role.
• Strong understanding of the drug discovery process, ideally including target validation, preclinical development, or translational science.
• Proven ability to manage complex scientific projects, cross-functional teams, and external collaborations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, waterfall).
• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus but not required.

Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees