Junior Project Manager - Oncology Biotech
Location: Netherlands (Required)
Work Mode: Remote from the Netherlands with occasional in-person meetings
Time Commitment: Part-time (60–80%)
Company Stage: Pre-incorporation, Preclinical
Sector: Oncology Biotech | Cancer Stem Cell Targeting | Drug Development
About the Venture
This is a new biotech startup developing an innovative treatment that targets the root cause of cancer relapse and spread. This root cause is a small group of cells called cancer stem cells, which often survive traditional treatments and cause tumors to return or grow in new parts of the body.
Our lead therapy is a next-generation drug designed to find and eliminate these cancer stem cells using a natural targeting approach. This method has shown promising results in early lab studies in ovarian, gastric, and colorectal cancers. The team is now preparing for the next phase of development to move the treatment closer to testing in patients.
Joining this start-up means being part of a mission-driven team working to change the future of cancer care, while helping to build a company from the ground up.
Purpose of the Role
As Junior Project Manager, you will support the start-up’s operational core during its most formative phase. You will work directly with the CEO and CSO to keep the company on track as it advances toward key development milestones. From managing timelines to helping coordinate partnerships, your work will directly influence how the company moves forward.
This is a high-exposure, high-responsibility role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited to play a central part in launching a breakthrough oncology company.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Execution
- Build and maintain detailed project timelines and workflows
- Track milestones and deliverables across research, regulatory, and business functions
- Prepare updates and summary reports for leadership and investors
Communication and Organization
- Schedule and support internal and external meetings, ensuring clarity of outcomes and follow-ups
- Maintain organized records of key documents, project materials, and communications
- Coordinate with CROs, CDMOs, and other partners to support program execution
Operational Support
- Assist with regulatory submissions, grant applications, and budgeting
- Help prepare materials for board updates, investor outreach, and conferences
- Monitor progress toward IND readiness and help ensure alignment across teams
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands
- At least 2 years of experience in project management in a drug development environment (or related)
- Strong organizational skills and fluency with project management tools
- Clear communication style, with the ability to distill complex information and coordinate across functions
- A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, unstructured settings and can work independently when needed
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting drug development programs, especially preclinical or IND-stage
- Exposure to working with CROs, CDMOs, or regulatory consultants
- Familiarity with oncology, biologics, or translational research
- Previous experience in a startup or venture-backed company
Why Apply to This Venture
You will be at the heart of everything we do and work directly with a talented CEO and CSO who bring decades of experience in building biotech ventures and advancing therapies to patients. You will be trusted with critical responsibilities that shape how the company is built, funded, and scaled.
The science is bold. The mission is urgent. The opportunity is rare.
You will be exposed to investor conversations, clinical planning, negotiations with CROs and CDMOs, and early strategic partnerships. Your insights will matter, and your impact will be visible.
If you are looking for a role where you will learn fast, grow quickly, and help drive forward a company that aims to transform cancer care, this is where you want to be.
About NLC Health Ventures
This start-up is being built in collaboration with NLC Health Ventures, Europe’s leading healthtech venture builder. With over 100 ventures created to date, NLC identifies breakthrough innovations, builds expert teams around them, and supports each venture from lab to market. Through hands-on operational guidance, fundraising support, and access to dedicated capital, NLC helps founders turn scientific breakthroughs into investable, scalable companies.
