Project Manager R&D (f/m/d)

Biotech

Vienna

EB Research Institute GmbH is a non-profit biotech organization based in Salzburg, Austria, founded as a joint venture between DEBRA Austria and Salzburg University Hospital.

The institute is a translational R&D organization dedicated to developing innovative therapies for Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a devastating rare genetic skin disease. By combining scientific excellence with a strong translational mindset, EB Research Institute transforms research into therapeutic innovation with the ultimate goal of improving patients' lives.

A Project Manager (m/f/d) is currently being sought for the institute's new laboratory in Vienna.

Your tasks

• Project Oversight: Plan, track, and manage R&D projects from initial concept through pre-clinical and translational stages (both internal projects and external collaborations).
• Cross-Team Coordination: Organize data exchange, schedule regular progress meetings, and ensure clear communication between scientists, clinical researchers, industrial partners, and institute management.
• Budget & Financial Tracking: Create project budgets, monitor expenses, track financial milestones, and report on resource allocation.
• Project Organization & Tools: Set up and maintain clear project schedules, action items, meeting minutes, and documentation structures.
• Reporting: Prepare clear project updates, risk analyses, and status reports for executive management and external project partners.

Your qualifications

• Education: Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in biological sciences or a related life-sciences discipline.
• Experience: At least 2 years of project management experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical sector.
• Communication & Collaboration Skills: Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Demonstrated ability to facilitate smooth collaboration across multidisciplinary, international teams and build strong working relationships with scientific partners.
• Financial Understanding: Solid experience in budget planning, cost tracking, and managing project resources.
• Language Skills: Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken)

The offer

• Remuneration: EUR 56.000 gross annual salary (incl. variable pay) with willingness to overpay.
• Contribute to the development of innovative therapies for Epidermolysis bullosa and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
• Work in a collaborative, agile and innovation-driven R&D environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, scientific ownership and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

We seek and contact candidates regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or religion. If you are interested in this challenging position, please forward your CV and a recent photograph to Dr. Hana Cernecka to

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Weihburggasse 9 | A-1010 Wien
Tel. +43-1-532 33 33-0
www.eblinger.at

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