📝 Project Manager, Scientific Communications, are you there?

Hey there! We're looking for a Project Manager, Scientific Communications for a leading biotechnology company focused on developing life-saving therapies. If you are organized, proactive with Smartsheet and Microsoft PowerPoint, keep reading!

🌎 100% Remote
💵 Salary in USD
📍 Brazil (Remote) – Reporting to the US, PST timezone
🕒 Full Time
🇬🇧 Advanced English

About our client 🤓

You will be working for our client, a biotechnology company that is developing innovative treatments for serious diseases, focused on advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes. They are a global leader in their therapeutic areas with a strong Medical Affairs organization dedicated to scientific excellence and strategic communications.

About Athyna 🙋🏻

Athyna is a Global Talent Platform, helping align world-class talent with the best employment opportunities across the globe.

We believe in the future of work. That's why we are a 100% globally distributed team across 5 continents. We believe in people, and we value freedom, integrity, quality, and sustainability.

We're proudly carbon neutral as an organization and 5% of all revenue funds impact-driven startups & climate tech. We're very keen on social impact - we truly care about everyone on our team, and we want to make the world a better place for all of us.

In your day-to-day, you will 👇🏼

Manage a portfolio of Scientific Communications projects from initiation through delivery
Develop and maintain project charters and detailed project plans with scope, objectives, milestones, and governance structures
Track execution rigorously across multiple initiatives and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables
Drive accountability across cross-functional teams through clear commitments and follow-through
Proactively identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate appropriately to leadership
Plan and lead efficient project meetings and working team sessions
Prepare leadership-ready materials including status updates, dashboards, and decision summaries
Maintain an integrated portfolio view to identify dependencies, conflicts, and upcoming decision points
Support prioritization and sequencing across the portfolio to ensure focus on highest-value initiatives
Engage with senior stakeholders (Executive Directors, Senior Directors) to enable alignment and timely decision-making

Skills you have 🚀

Medical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies (required)
Proven experience in project planning, charter development, and portfolio execution
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in regulated environments
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and pharma/biotech ways of working
Demonstrated ability to hold teams accountable without direct authority
Excellent written and verbal communication in business-level English
Independent self-starter who anticipates issues and mitigates risks proactively
High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Comfortable working across global teams and time zones

Skills that will make you stand out 💥

Experience with Smartsheet and Asana
Background in Scientific Communications or Medical Communications functions
Experience supporting Executive Director or Senior Director level stakeholders
Proficiency with AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)
Experience working with Scientific Communications templates and governance standards

Project Manager Scientific Communications