Senior Project Manager, Biologics Drug Discovery

About Enlaza Therapeutics

Enlaza Therapeutics is a biotech company developing an innovative synthetic biology platform to create a disruptive new class of biologic therapeutics. We are dedicated to the development of these novel therapies to help patients suffering from cancer and other serious diseases.

Role Description

Reporting into the Director of Operations, the Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting discovery-stage biologics research programs, ensuring projects are executed on time and within scope through structured planning, coordination, and communication. This individual will work closely with scientific leadership and operations to manage project timelines, optimize resource allocation, oversee vendor and legal contract execution, and implement process improvements to support our rapidly evolving R&D organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cross-functional program execution within a biotech or biopharmaceutical setting and have a strong track record of managing research projects from concept through key development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
• Develop, maintain, and track early research project timelines in partnership with R&D leadership, incorporating alternative scenarios tied to decision-making risks.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are proactively managed.
• Provide structure, tools, and best practices to support effective project execution across R&D.
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Resource Coordination & Prioritization
• Partner with research leadership to identify resourcing constraints and provide recommendations to optimize allocation.
• Facilitate prioritization of projects and activities to align with company strategy.
• Work with leadership to ensure project prioritization aligns with company strategy and budgetary considerations.
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Facilitate contract routing, tracking, and collaboration with Legal and Finance on MSAs and SOWs.
• Systems & Tools
• Utilize Smartsheet, SharePoint, and other project management tools to organize, track, and share project information.
• Drive adoption of digital tools to enhance collaboration and information transparency.

Qualifications

• MS with equivalent experience or PhD (strongly preferred) in a relevant life science discipline (molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related field)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred, other PM certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma) a plus
• 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally within biotech, pharma, or life sciences
• Strong understanding of early-stage R&D processes in biologics drug development
• Proven success in managing cross-functional projects
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, SharePoint, or similar platforms)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and is comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities

Compensation

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, the company also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance.

Job Type

Full-time

Annual Salary

$135,000 – 170,000

Supplemental Pay Types

Bonus pay

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible vacation
• Year-end winter break