Senior Project Manager Hit to Lead Discovery (gn)

Proteros is a privately held early-stage services provider in structure-based drug discovery with a cutting-edge discovery engine tailored to unlock even the most technically challenging targets. Proteros’ work is built on scientific excellence and supports its clients to reach the right results and accelerate their overall research timelines. Proteros supports most of the world’s 20 largest pharma companies and more than 250 pharmaceutical and biotech partners in the US, Europe and Japan.

Your mission

• 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-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
• 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

Why us?

• an innovative profession in an intellectually stimulating environment
• challenging and scientifically-driven projects
• making a significant contribution to the discovery of novel and unique drugs
• leading teams of highly motivated and skilled scientists