Biotech Project Manager, Early Discovery

Responsibilities

• Translate partner milestones into internal execution plans. Sit at the intersection of our Biology Wet Lab, Bioinformatics, and Machine Learning teams to ensure internal sprints align with external timelines
• Create, track, and dynamically update detailed Gantt charts across multiple concurrent programs. Visually map out critical paths, resource dependencies, and milestone delivery dates
• Partner closely with the Alliance Manager to monitor project health. Proactively identify risks, timeline variances, resource bottlenecks, or potential delays, providing data-driven updates to support partner communications
• Utilize project mapping tools and ML/Bioinformatics dashboards to generate clear status reports, burn-down charts, and timeline visualizations for both internal leadership and external joint steering committees

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of dedicated project management experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry. Experience developing lightweight, user-centered project management processes and tools that improve team effectiveness rather than overhead
• BA in Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field. This role will not need to run assays or write code, but they must be able to understand the timelines associated with wet-lab gene editing systems and AI model training loops
• Experience monitoring project workstreams to ensure compliance with partner milestone triggers, required quarterly or routine reporting rhythms, and material transfer protocols
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-variable project timelines using tools such as Jira and SmartSheet. You know how to define a critical path and manage dependencies across different scientific disciplines
• Capable of reviewing scientific contracts, research plans, and SOWs, successfully translating them into day-to-day operational project plans and timelines
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse technical domains. Ability to lead through influence and coordinate work across teams without direct authority
• Highly organized with a meticulous eye for detail, thriving on turning highly complex, ambiguous scientific goals into structured, scannable execution steps

Preferences

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or Senior Scrum credential) is highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Jira is preferred - configuring workflows, managing complex backlogs, and utilizing Jira tools (or plugins like Advanced Roadmaps/Structure) to map out timelines
• Familiarity with early-stage, fast-paced startup environments is highly preferred

What We Offer

• High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design
• Competitive compensation package with equity participation
• 401(k) with a strong employer match
• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology

Profluent Bio, Inc is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workspace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must have ongoing work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship. Sponsorship will not be provided now or at any time in the future for this position.

Hiring Salary Range

$115,000 - $150,000 USD

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