Senior Clinical Translational Project Manager - CGT Drug Development (m|f|d) na Miltenyi Biotec

For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to significantly contribute to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,700 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success. 

Are you ready to drive the future of advanced therapies?

• In this role, you will lead high-priority projects focused on translating early-stage cell and gene therapy (CGT) drug candidates into clinical applications. Your work will directly/indirectly support key regulatory milestones such as Clinical Trial applications, Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA) and Biologics License Applications (BLA).
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including scientific research, intellectual property, non-clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, finance, and business development. Together, you will ensure the successful execution of strategic projects.
• As Project Manager, you will develop and manage detailed project plans, overseeing resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.
• You will coordinate the preparation of R&D documentation for regulatory submissions and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and key developments.
• Additionally, you will organize and lead project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes to ensure alignment and transparency across all involved teams.

What we’re looking for

• You hold a PhD in life sciences, ideally with a strong focus on oncology and/or immunology.
• Over many years, you have gained substantial experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry, including some years in project management. Ideally, your work has centered around the development of cell and gene therapies.
• You have demonstrated leadership in managing complex, cross-functional, and often global teams. These teams have included experts from scientific research, intellectual property, non-clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, finance, and business development.
• You are proactive by nature, able to anticipate potential risks within projects, and skilled at developing and proposing effective mitigation strategies. Your communication is clear and solution-oriented, even in challenging situations.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and ideally also possess good German language skills.

What we offer 

• Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication  
• Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for 
• Health & Sport: We offer a wide range of corporate sports activities and health provision 
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our inhouse Training Academy 

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity. 

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities. 

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability. 

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine. 

Contact us

If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, references and certificates). Please give us some idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for.