Senior Project Manager Hit & Lead Discovery
Proteros Biostructures
Munich, Germany
Your mission
Project Leadership & Client Management
- 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.
Scientific Oversight
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.
Resource & Operational Management
- 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.
Business & Strategic Contribution
- 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.
Your profile
- 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.
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Senior Project Manager Hit & Lead Discovery in München Arbeitgeber: 1000scholars
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie in Jena bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für PhD-Forscher, die sich mit quantitativen, historischen und archäologischen Stadtforschungen beschäftigen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert das Institut nicht nur die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter, sondern auch ein inklusives und familienfreundliches Arbeitsklima. Die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten zu arbeiten und Teil eines globalen Netzwerks von Wissenschaftlern zu sein, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für engagierte Forscher.
