Senior Project Manager Hit & Lead Discovery

Proteros Biostructures

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, alignment on objectives, and high client satisfaction;
Lead multiple concurrent early discovery projects from initiation through delivery;
Translate client goals into actionable project plans, timelines, and deliverables;
Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Oversee and guide scientific activities across:
- Hit finding (e.g., protein production, screening, assay development, structure determination, in silico screening);
- Hit-to-lead progression.
Collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams (e.g., medicinal chemistry, biophysics, computational chemistry, structural biology, biochemistry);
Ensure scientific rigor, data quality, and strategic alignment with client objectives;
Interpret and communicate complex scientific data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Coordinate internal resources across multiple departments to ensure timely project execution;
Monitor project progress, budgets, and scope; adjust plans as needed;
Facilitate internal meetings, track milestones, and ensure accountability;
Support capacity planning and resource allocation in collaboration with department heads.

Contribute to proposal preparation, project scoping, and budgeting for new business opportunities;
Support business development activities by providing scientific and operational insights;
Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency within project workflows.

Demonstrated experience in early discovery stages: hit identification through lead optimization;
PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, or related life sciences field preferred;
MSc with significant relevant experience may be considered;
3–7+ years of experience in drug discovery, ideally within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment;
Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional scientific projects;
Experience in client-facing roles strongly preferred;
Strong understanding of drug discovery workflows and decision-making processes;
Excellent project management skills (planning, risk management, prioritization);
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities;
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment;
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Familiarity with project management tools and scientific data systems.