Project Manager R&D; Molecule Discovery, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

About Us

Ridgeline Discovery, a Versant Ventures Discovery Engine, creates and operates Versant-financed innovative biotech companies in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics across Europe. In recent years, Ridgeline has assembled an international team of >50 highly experienced drug discovery and industry professionals and built and operated multiple new successful companies; these companies have raised significant funds through Series B, IPO and an exit through a trade sale.

Ridgeline is expanding its capabilities in Basel to support the creation of a new company focused on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. To this purpose, we are seeking a Project Manager with proven expertise in coordinating small molecule discovery activities ideally in the field of cardiovascular and metabolic preclinical research
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• Support scientific project team to deliver with speed and quality and keep a 360 degree of all activities and how these ultimately lead to the company’s objectives.
• Support governance, updates to senior leadership, and communication of strategic decisions.
• Detail project timelines, budgets, and Gantt charts for the company portfolio.
• Steer resource planning/forecasting, gap analysis for internal research workforce (with C‑suite input), and coordination across all functions for efficiency.
• Facilitate project strategy discussions and challenge/propose best approaches to scientific problems.
• Partner closely with CEO/COO on accountability tools, execution alignment, and stakeholder updates; liaise with finance and alliance managers as needed.

• PhD/MS in cardiovascular and metabolism research, biology, biochemistry, or related field; 7+ years in biotech/pharma ideally in small molecule discovery with focus on project management.
• Proven expertise in cross‑functional coordination, Gantt/timeline tools, budget oversight, and governance in small‑team environments.
• Strong communicator for Board/scientific stakeholders; experience in resource forecasting, risk mitigation, and preclinical workflows (e.g., CRO/vendor management).
• PMP/LEAN certification a plus; hands‑on scientific background essential for technical insight without deep lab work.

• People:
  We are an international and diverse team with talented and passionate people.
• Creativity:
  We offer an innovative and creative environment.
• Development:
  We support the individual development of our employees.
• Fun:
  From time‑to‑time we organise cool off‑site summer and winter team events.
• Offices:
  Our well‑equipped laboratories and offices are located at the Tech Park, a premier address for early‑stage start‑ups in Basel.
• Commuter Benefits:
  We support our employees tailored to their personal needs in commuting to work and offer parking facilities or a commuter contribution.
• Flexible Working:
  We support flexible working as appropriate.
• Christmas Closure:
  In addition to the 24 holidays per year, our offices/labs are closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday Retreat:
  On top of that, your birthday is your personal holiday - our employees enjoy their birthday with a day off.
• Food:
  We like get‑togethers during lunch time. Enjoy tasty, subsidised meals from our FELFEL food fridge.

Please note that these benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion and do not constitute a contractual entitlement.