About the job

Project Assistant / Project Manager Drug Discovery & Computational Biology

About the Role

We are looking for motivated and organized professionals to join our Drug Discovery team in two capacities:

Project Assistant (0-1 Years Experience)
Project Manager (3-5 Years Experience)

The ideal candidates will support and manage interdisciplinary Drug Discovery projects involving Computational Biology, scientific research, and cross-functional coordination.

Position 1: Project Assistant

Experience: 0-1 Years

Key Focus Areas

Computational Biology / Biotechnology
Administrative and Project Coordination Support

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Drug Discovery and Computational Biology teams.
Schedule meetings and maintain project calendars.
Prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) and track action items.
Maintain project documents, reports, and scientific records.
Coordinate procurement requests and follow up on administrative activities.
Organize and manage shared files using OneDrive and collaboration tools.
Prepare presentations and reports using MS Word and MS Excel.
Support project tracking and assist in maintaining timelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related fields.
Strong administrative and documentation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive, and Zoom.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Basic understanding of Computational Biology concepts and Drug Discovery processes is preferred.

Position 2: Project Manager

Experience: 3-5 Years

Key Focus Areas

Project Management
Computational Biology
Drug Discovery
Software and Scientific Tools (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate Drug Discovery and Computational Biology projects.
Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
Coordinate with scientific, technical, and business stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and presentations.
Conduct project review meetings and follow up on action items.
Manage procurement activities and project-related administration.
Support cross-functional collaboration and risk management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related disciplines.
3-5 years of project management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Drug Discovery organizations.
Strong understanding of Drug Discovery workflows and Computational Biology concepts.
Experience managing multidisciplinary scientific projects.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, OneDrive, Zoom, and project management tools.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Cell Culture and Small Molecule Drug Discovery.
Computational Biology software and scientific data analysis tools.
Project management software such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar tools.
Experience handling scientific documentation and research coordination.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Drug Discovery and Computational Biology programs.
Exposure to multidisciplinary scientific teams and innovative research projects.
Collaborative, learning-focused, and growth-oriented work environment.

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Who can apply

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. have minimum 3 years of experience

Salary

Probation:

Duration:

Salary during probation:

After probation:

Annual CTC: Competitive salary

Number of openings

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