Project Manager (Biotech Startup) – Zurich, Switzerland

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2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-growing biotech startup based in Zurich, operating at the cutting edge of peptide therapeutics, drug delivery, and AI-driven compound discovery. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to help drive cross-functional initiatives, streamline operations, and ensure projects are executed efficiently across the business. As Project Manager, you will work closely with leadership, scientific teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate strategic projects, manage timelines, improve operational workflows, and keep key initiatives on track. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys bringing structure, organisation, and momentum to ambitious projects.

Requirements

Based in Zurich — this is a firm requirement
3+ years of experience in project management, operations, or startup environments
Experience within biotech, healthcare, life sciences, or scientific industries is highly advantageous
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English; German and/or French is a significant plus
Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong experience with digital tools, project management platforms, and online systems
High level of professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Experience working in startups or scaling companies
Familiarity with scientific or technical teams
Experience with tools such as Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Slack, or similar platforms
Project management certifications are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects across operations, research, and business teams
Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners/vendors
Build and improve operational processes to support company growth
Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations for leadership
Manage meeting schedules, agendas, follow-ups, and action items
Support budgeting, resource planning, and project documentation
Identify bottlenecks proactively and implement solutions before issues escalate
Ensure projects remain aligned with company goals, priorities, and deadlines