The Project Manager oversees sponsor communication and project coordination for large-molecule programs (In Vitro, In Silico, NAMs, Immunology and Genetic Toxicology) within a GLP-compliant immunology laboratory. Working closely with scientific teams, this role manages timelines, tracks study progress, consolidates program updates, and proactively addresses scheduling risks. Responsibilities also include leading sponsor meetings, documenting key decisions, and ensuring transparent communication between clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination: Track study milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple programs, identifying risks and coordinating corrective plans as needed.
Sponsor Relations: Act as the primary contact for sponsors, providing timely progress reports and communicating changes or delays.
Scientific Reporting: Partner with scientists to consolidate findings from related studies into clear, accurate program updates.
Meeting Management: Organize and lead sponsor calls, prepare agendas, and document and circulate meeting outcomes and action items.
Technical and Regulatory Knowledge:



Apply an understanding of large-molecule testing methods and GLP requirements to support effective communication and project oversight.

Qualifications and Experience
Master’s or Ph.D. in Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related biological sciences discipline.
4 to 6 years of laboratory-based immunology experience, combined with project management or study coordination experience.
Experience with drug development involving large-molecule therapeutics, preferably in a contract research organization (CRO) workplace.
Working knowledge of GLP requirements and relevant testing methods, including dose formulation, flow cytometry, immunogenicity, biomarker and bioanalysis.
Solid organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and interact with in-house and client specialists.
Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills, including experience leading sponsor meetings and preparing technical meeting documentation.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

📌 Large Molecule Immunology Project Manager Montreal
🏢 Hess Associates Executive Search
📍 Montreal