Project Manager Drug Development

Numab Therapeutics AG is an expanding, clinical stage Swiss biotech company based in Horgen, Kanton Zürich.

The company is focused on the discovery and development of innovative, antibody fragment-based therapeutics

with a focus on immuno-oncology. With our breakthrough antibody-discovery and multi-specifics engineering

platform, we engage in proprietary projects as well as collaborative research on behalf of partners in the

pharmaceutical industry.

To support our research, preclinical and / or early-stage clinical development projects we are looking for a

**Project Manager Drug Development 100%**
1 year with a possibility to extend

**The position**

You will be responsible for supporting project teams to drive projects through timely decision points and

milestones from research through to formal IND-enabling studies and completion of clinical proof of concept in

oncology. This role contributes to the successful establishment and execution of project plans by coordinating

the project team to deliver on project objectives. In this cross-functional role, you will join the alliance and project

management function and your main responsibilities are:

- Establish and maintain comprehensive project plans in collaboration with project team members and in

accordance with company strategy and agreed objectives and goals
- Ensure accurate and aligned activity planning and appropriate resource allocation.
- Organize and facilitate project team meetings; prepare and present agendas, budgets, options to project

teams and management
- Understand the requirements and challenges of the development process contributions of the relevant

functions in the drug development process
- Monitor project progression and proactively identify opportunities, gaps and risks as well as risk

mitigation strategies
- Communicate project changes, issues, and decisions to all relevant stakeholders and ensure

realignment of project activities and plan
- Ensure alignment of project team members, line functions and third-party contractors to deliver results

on time and at appropriate quality and cost as per agreed objectives
- Oversee, prepare, and control project budgets including resources and costs in collaborating with

corporate finance and R&D functions
- Ensure that service providers are managed efficiently and effectively
- Help establish project management tools across projects and implement effective and efficient

processes

**Your profile**

**Education**:

- Master or Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years project management experience in the life sciences, preferably biotech or pharma
- Project management training or certification is a plus
- General understanding of the drug development process
- Experience in the oncology research is a plus
- Hands-on experience in any of the key functions of drug development is a plus (e.g. pre-clinical research,

toxicology, regulatory, clinical, bio-analytics, translational, manufacturing)
- Financial acumen with capability to plan and oversee project budgets
- Strong proficiency with project management practices, tools and methodology to effectively manage

complex project timelines and adapt to change
Skills and Abilities:

- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with project team

members and key stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional clarity, logic, and to the point communication adapted to the audience / stakeholders
- Good listener, fast learner with exceptional ability to understand and simplify complex problems, identify

key issues, and devise pragmatic solutions while keeping the big picture and goal in mind
- Exceptional organizational skills and focus
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information

effectively
- Track record of good decision making and exercising sound judgment with irreproachable integrity
- Self-motivated with the desire to help and achieve and the ability to translate strategy into action
- Hands-on, respectful, collaborative approach based on mutual trust and support
- Excellent written and verbal English; German is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of MS office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Teams
- Valid work permit for Switzerland

Are you looking for an inspiring, entrepreneurial atmosphere and want to be part of a dynamic team where you

can make your contributions count? We are looking for skilled people who are eager to make an impact. We are

offering an initially 1-year contract with the possibility to become permanent in an innovative environment as

well as a competitive compensation package and opportunities to advance your career in a growing organization.