BlueRock Therapeutics LP is a clinical stage cell therapy harnessing the power of cell therapy to create a pipeline of new medicines for people suffering from neurological and ophthalmic diseases. Two of our novel investigational cell therapies, bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and OpCT-001 for the treatment of primary photoreceptor diseases are clinical stage programs. BlueRock was founded in 2016 as a joint venture of Versant Ventures and Leaps by Bayer. Our culture is defined by the courage to persist regardless of the challenge, the urgency to transform medicine and deliver hope, integrity guided by mission, and community-mindedness with the understanding that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.
We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.
The Operations Project Manager Co-Op will support the Operations Quality Management System (QMS) Lead in coordinating and tracking manufacturing quality events, contributing to Bluerock’s culture of quality and operational excellence.
This role supports operations readiness for upcoming clinical trials (e.g., Parkinson’s disease and primary photoreceptor disease programs), with the shared goal of delivering innovative cell therapies safely and reliably to patients.
The successful candidate will gain hands‑on exposure to project coordination, operational tracking, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role emphasizes learning and development and is well suited for an emerging professional seeking foundational experience in operations and project management within the biotech industry.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Operations Support
Support the Ops QMS Lead in coordinating the resolution of manufacturing quality events, ensuring visibility, documentation, and timely follow‑up.
Assist with creation and maintaining compliance‑focused tracking tools aligned with internal quality systems and operational priorities.
Project & Program Coordination
Support the development and maintenance of integrated tools to plan, track, and report Quality Events (QEs) across multiple cell therapy programs.
Assist with basic project management activities, including:
o Tracking actions, milestones, and dependencies
o Preparing status updates and summary materials
o Monitoring timelines and flagging risks or delays
Communication & Reporting
Prepare concise dashboards, summaries, and presentations for QMS and operational forums.
Present updates in QMS meetings under guidance, developing confidence in professional communication and stakeholder engagement.
Communication with record owners and escalation of potential overdue actions
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with partners across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, and Supply Chain teams.
Support operational excellence practices such as Lean concepts (e.g., 5S, Tier 1 / Tier 2 operational meeting structures) to improve communication, visibility, and issue resolution across teams.
Support ad‑hoc operational and analytical tasks based on program needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Availability
Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited university program in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Business (with an Operations, Supply Chain, or Analytics focus), Life Sciences, or a related field. This role is well suited for students interested in operations, quality systems, and project coordination within a regulated life sciences environment.
Available for a 6‑month full‑time co‑op assignment.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the role.
Able to commute reliably to the Toronto site (on‑site presence required).
Interest in operations, quality systems, or project management within a regulated or technical environment.
Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, and work on multiple activities concurrently (academic projects, internships, or co‑op experience acceptable).
Exposure to project management concepts or tools is preferred; prior use of platforms such as Smartsheet is an asset but not required.
Experience creating dashboards, summaries, or presentations to communicate status or insights is an asset.
Professional Competencies
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions respectfully, and escalating issues when appropriate.
Demonstrates professional judgment, accountability, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
Ability to collaborate across functions and influence through data, preparation, and communication rather than authority.
Preferred (Not Required)
Exposure to GMP manufacturing, quality systems, or cell therapy operations.
Prior internship or academic project experience involving operations, analytics, or program coordination.
Additional Information
BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work (Mid-size Company) 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022
BlueRock Therapeutics is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
Engineering Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
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Equal Opportunity Workplace:At BlueRock, we welcome and support differences and diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Please let us know if you require disability-related accommodation or other grounds protected by human rights legislation during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.
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