Temporary Scientific Project Manager

In our Research team, an opportunity has opened to cover maternity leave for a

TEMPORARY SCIENTIFIC PROJECT MANAGER

to work from our office in Leiden, the Netherlands. We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and energetic individual with project management experience who will thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities. You will help support, structure and oversee planning of external and internal research projects. You will help plan experiments and coordinate both on a logistical and technical level with CROs and internal Scientists. Expertise in project management is required. Ideally, you have experience in the field of virology or antibody research.

More about the team: 

You will play a central role in supporting and structuring scientific research efforts and growth within the Research team in the Research Department. You will report to the Sr Scientific Project Manager.

Why work with us:

With innovation at the forefront, Leyden Labs is on a mission to develop cutting-edge mucosal protection platforms designed to free people from the threat of respiratory viruses, such as influenza and coronaviruses. Working at Leyden Labs will give you the opportunity to work with a group of talented people and immerse yourself in truly meaningful medical science.

This is what you will do on a daily basis and these are your responsibilities:

• Manage, and act as first point of contact to external collaborators (CRO management).

• Know how to start up and see a project through, from setting up contracts, material transfer agreements, budgets, to chasing down orders and agreements

• Write SOWs, agreements with external parties, manage strategic relationships, and support lab activities

• You have an excellent understanding of budgeting, ordering, and shipments

• Support the execution of shipments

• Coordinate timelines and oversee deliverables and project outcomes while keeping up to date the project tracker

• Assist in Project Management meetings between PM and Research teams by writing meeting minutes and following up on action-items. Support the Scientists with experimental report writing and reviewing.

• A MSc degree with a scientific background, a PhD is preferred

• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience as project manager in a biotech or CRO organization

• Expertise in in vivo scientific experimental design and immunological/virological assays is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Experience with Project Management software is a plus.

• Project Management Certification is a plus.

• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

More about you:

• Are not risk averse and keen to join a new, growing and ambitious company.

• Love being part of a team that is developing new products that protect us from current and future pandemics

• Like to provide day-to-day support to the company’s leadership

• Understands what it means to live on the frontier, to seek new opportunities, and to share exceptional ideas.

• You're available for 32-40 hours per week from June 2026 till November 2026.

Leyden Labs is an equal opportunity employer, so we firmly believe that people thrive in a diverse and inclusive team. We are looking for people who can make an impact and work on our purpose, together. 

Are you excited about Leyden Labs, our mission, and this role? Then please click the button and let me know you’re interested by sending me a short cover letter and your cv and I will get in touch within 4 working days to plan a first call. Also do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.

To all agency recruiters given the important work our employees do, I kindly request that you do not approach our people directly. At Leyden Labs, all vacancies are filled with internal efforts, and external support is not required at this time.