Scientific Project Manager

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About

Scienta Lab is a deeptech company harnessing artificial intelligence to transform the drug discovery and development process in immunology and inflammation.
With its unique and proprietary EVA foundation model dedicated to immune-mediated diseases, Scienta Lab leverages multimodal data to bridge the gap of translational research, accelerate the validation of new therapeutic targets and the development of personalized treatments. The company’s research activities, led in partnership with top-tier academic institutions across Europe, are regularly featured in medical journals and international congresses.
Scienta Lab is based in Biolabs Hôtel Dieu and has been selected amongst the 2023 edition of the Future 40 program which rewards the most promising startups of Station F each year. In December 2023, the company announced a seed round of 4M from CentraleSupélec Venture and a team of world-class business angels and is thus seeking for top talents to accelerate its development. In June 2025, Scienta Lab was laureate of the EIC Accelerator program, selected as one of the most innovative deeptech startups across Europe, providing a significant funding to the company.
We are a team with diverse backgrounds in AI, Computational Biology, Immunology and pharma industry, with half the company with PhDs. Join us and be a part of our exciting journey to unravel the mysteries of the immune system!

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Job Description

We are seeking a talented Scientific Project Manager to lead the delivery of translational science projects in collaboration with our biopharma partners. You will act as the key scientific liaison between external clients (pharma, biotech, academic labs) and internal teams (business, data science, bioinformatics). Your main responsibilities will be to understand biopharma needs, define scientific strategies to meet partners needs, coordinate project execution, and ensure high-quality results and communication.

This role is customer facing and ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of science, communication, and project delivery.

Main missions

Project Sourcing & Scoping :

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You will actively monitor drug R&D programs to identify potential prospects based on the science developed.

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You will review scientific literature on drug’s MoA to perform feasibility studies.

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You will actively participate in meetings with prospects to identify the biomedical pain point and clarify the scientific question to tackle.

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You will make workplans meeting client’s needs and collaborate with the Business team in the development of commercial proposals.

Scientific Interface & Communication

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You will act as the primary scientific point of contact for biopharma clients and external KOLs.

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You will build and maintain trusted relationships with external scientific stakeholders.

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You will communicate scientific progress and results to external stakeholders in a clear, rigorous, and accessible way.

Project Delivery

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You will coordinate all internal stakeholders (data science, bioinformatics, and business teams) to ensure timely delivery of the project.

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You will be responsible for the planning of milestones, timelines, and resources allocation to ensure successful and timely project execution.

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You will be responsible for maintaining project documentation.

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You will write high-quality scientific reports and client deliverables. You will be responsible to ensure deliverables are aligned with client’s expectations.

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You will closely collaborate with the data science and bioinformatics teams involved in the projects you manage.

Scientific Management :

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You will be responsible for the scientific relevance and the quality of the results of your projects.

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You will provide biomedical guidance to internal stakeholders.

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You will conduct literature reviews, analyse scientific data, and will write scientific protocols in data science applied to immunology.

In addition, as we operate in a startup environment, we value adaptability. You may occasionally be asked to contribute to tasks outside of your core responsibilities. We estimate that up to 5% of your time may be dedicated to company-wide collaborative efforts.

Preferred Experience

Who we are looking for

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Master’s degree in immunology, biomedical sciences, Pharm D, or related field.

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3-5 years of experience in project management, especially data sciences in medicine.

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Solid understanding of drug research and development, particularly translational research (biomarkers, MoA, stratification, etc.).

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Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal abilities.

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Strong scientific background in immunology and molecular biology.

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Full proficiency in English.

How to stand out

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You have high agency, look for solutions rather than problems and you are a team-player willing to go beyond your job description.

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Experience with biopharma partnerships is a major plus.

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Familiarity with machine learning in biomedicine is a plus.

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You are familiar with a start-up environment.

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Full-Time
·  Location: Paris
·  Education Level: Master's Degree
·  Experience: > 3 years
·  Occasional remote authorized