JOB BRIEF

We are currently seeking an experienced project manager to lead our multidisciplinary team of molecular biologists, biochemists, and electrochemists, serving as the bridge between the management team’s vision and the technical team’s execution. This role involves coordinating research projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery, maintaining high standards of reporting and documentation, and communicating innovations effectively to leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a strong scientific background, a valid PMP or equivalent certification, and the ability to learn quickly and manage across diverse technical domains.

Innovation & Knowledge Management:

• Identifying, documenting, and tracking new innovations, trade secrets, and confidential know-how developed by the R&D team

You will manage a multidisciplinary R&D team to deliver research, development, and innovation objectives on time and on budget by:

Project management:

• Developing, implementing, and ensuring adherence to project strategies, timelines, and budgets.
• Anticipating bottlenecks or risks and proactively proposing solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring high-quality and consistent reporting across the R&D team.
• Leading project reporting internally (for example, to project teams, the management team, etc.) and externally (for example, to grant agencies, government programs, etc.).

Team coordination & alignment:

• Acting as the conduit between the R&D team and senior management, enabling technical updates to impact strategic decision making, and company objectives to direct R&D efforts.
• Fostering collaborations across disciplines to drive innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and excellence within the team.

Innovation & Knowledge Management:

• Identifying, documenting, and tracking new innovations, trade secrets, and confidential know-how developed by the R&D team.

Hiring:

• Supporting recruitment of new scientists and technicians, including drafting job specs, screening candidates, and onboarding.

Safety:

• Developing and overseeing compliance with health and safety best practices, internal SOPs, lab safety requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.