PR/097196 | R&D Project Manager

Position: R&D Project Manager / R&D Program Manager

Location: Singapore (coordination with U.S. teams)

Reports to: COO & Head of R&D

Seniority: Manager — Director (level depending on experience)

Company summary: Early-stage, venture-backed life sciences company advancing antibody-based and immunology-focused therapeutics. Multiple platform workstreams with a lead program approaching IND-enabling development and first-in-human trial; collaborative, fast-moving environment with CRO/CDMO partnerships and investor/board engagement.

Role summary: Scientifically literate, execution-oriented R&D Project/Program Manager to coordinate and drive preclinical program delivery. Own integrated project plans, CRO/CDMO tracking, risk registers, meeting follow-up, and leadership-/board-ready R&D updates. Hands-on role focused on adding structure and accountability without undue bureaucracy.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated project plans across discovery, antibody development, translational biology and IND-enabling activities.

• Track milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, decisions and deliverables for internal teams and external partners (CROs, CDMOs, collaborators).

• Prepare leadership- and board-ready R&D summaries, slides and program updates.

• Organize scientific/program meetings: agendas, minutes, action items, decision logs and follow-up to ensure clear ownership.

• Maintain program dashboards and risk registers; escalate schedule, resourcing or ownership risks to COO & Head of R&D.

• Translate scientific progress into clear status updates highlighting on-track items, delays, decisions required and risk mitigations.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (biology, CMC, translational, regulatory, external vendors) to enable timely execution.

Required profile:

• Experience in biotech/pharma/CRO/CDMO/preclinical development or R&D operations with hands-on project coordination experience.

• Comfortable working with CROs/CDMOs, external collaborators and consulting partners.

• Proven ability to produce leadership-ready summaries and board-facing materials.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities in an early-stage environment.

• Proficiency with slide and data tools (PowerPoint, Excel) and project-tracking systems.

Preferred profile:

• Scientific degree (MSc/PhD/PharmD) or strong scientific background.

• Experience with antibody therapeutics, biologics, immunology, oncology, or related fields.

• Prior venture-backed biotech or small-company experience.

• Familiarity with IND-enabling programs (PK/PD, tox, biomarkers, CMC) or formal project management training (PMP) is a plus.

What this role owns:

• Integrated R&D timelines, program dashboards and risk registers.

• Meeting follow-up, action ownership, and decision logs for scientific/program governance.

• CRO/CDMO and collaborator tracking and escalation management.

• Preparation of R&D content for executive leadership, board updates and investor communications.

Suggested candidate backgrounds:

• Preclinical program/project management, CRO project management, R&D operations, translational science coordination, or scientist transitioning to program management.

How to Apply: Apply online or contact me for further information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential conversation due to application volume; thank you for your understanding.

Adrian Leong JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd EA Personnel: R26160017