Project Manager – Gene Therapy
Part-time role: 22.5-30 hours per week over the course of 3-4 days
Pencil Biosciences is a seed stage biotech company developing the novel Break Free TM gene editing platform. The proprietary gene editor offers unique platform properties including an unparalleled safety profile with applications in therapeutics, diagnostics, and cell engineering.
Pencil Biosciences is advancing an internal in vivo gene-editing therapeutics programme. We are seeking a highly collaborative Project Manager to play a pivotal role in driving our technology from R&D proof-of-concept into clinical translation.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Research Directors, you will be a central figure across the organization. This position offers exposure to all areas of the business while maintaining a core focus on supporting our R&D teams.
This high-impact, hands-on role requires technical fluency and a dynamic approach. You will balance multiple functional areas, including internal R&D alignment, resource planning, third party technology & service evaluations, and vendor management. You will lead key outsourced workstreams with CROs and CDMOs—encompassing preclinical mouse model studies, reagent sourcing (LNPs, mRNA, ssDNA), and CMC workflows.
Sitting alongside an experienced team of gene editors, molecular biologists, and protein engineers, you will help onboard new processes, optimize workflows, and facilitate cross-functional knowledge
Project Manager in Macclesfield employer: Pencil Biosciences Limited
Pencil Biosciences is an exceptional employer for those passionate about advancing gene therapy, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment in Alderley Park, Cheshire. With competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and excellent growth opportunities, employees are encouraged to take charge of key scientific areas while collaborating with a close-knit team of specialists. The location not only boasts world-class lab facilities but also provides a range of recreational amenities, making it an ideal place for both professional and personal development.
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Pencil Biosciences Limited Recruitment Team
