Project Manager

Description Design and assess gene-targeting and genetic engineering strategies for client projects supporting academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical partners. Collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams to translate technical requirements into clear, executable project plans. Partner with Business Development and Sales teams during client discovery and project scoping, serving as a Project Manager, Study Director, or technical SME to define project requirements, timelines, deliverables, and feasibility. Lead gene-targeting, cell model, and animal model development projects from experimental design and targeting strategy through model generation, characterization, validation, and final delivery. Manage multiple scientific projects simultaneously, coordinating activities across design, production, research, and validation teams to maintain project timelines, quality standards, and client expectations. Provide clear client-facing communication regarding project status, experimental results, technical challenges, risks, recommendations, and key decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as a technical resource for clients and internal commercial teams on gene targeting, genetic engineering, cell models, animal models, and preclinical research applications. Support technical sales and business development activities by evaluating customer requirements, identifying potential applications, assisting with project design, and contributing to the development of client proposals and scopes of work. Conduct market and competitive research to better understand customer needs, emerging scientific trends, target market segments, and competitive offerings within cell and animal model development. Develop technical value propositions, product positioning, and scientific marketing content that communicate the capabilities, applications, features, and benefits of cell and animal model products and services. Additional Skills & Qualifications PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related field. 2+ years of gene-editing experience and research project management. Hands-on CRISPR/Cas9 experience; embryonic stem cell-based gene editing preferred. Extensive experience with rodent and cell models. In vitro/in vivo pharmacology and efficacy study experience preferred. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. PMP certification is a plus. Experience Level Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Days & Holidays
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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