Project Manager (Biotech Startup) - Zurich, Switzerland

Project Manager (Biotech Startup) – Zurich, Switzerland

About the Company

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.

The Role

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.

Key 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

What We Are Looking For

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

What They Offer

• Opportunity to join an innovative biotech company at an exciting growth stage
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge scientific innovation and AI-driven technologies
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term growth and career development opportunities