About Origin Sciences
Origin Sciences is a medical technology company developing innovative devices and tests to aid the detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases. Our current focus is on improving diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) through cutting-edge molecular diagnostics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies.

We are seeking a Scientific Project Manager to coordinate our R&D and clinical development programs, working at the intersection of science, operations and strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a pioneering startup, ensuring our projects are delivered efficiently and effectively toward impactful patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of scientific and clinical research projects, ensuring delivery on time, scope, and budget.
• Act as a liaison between internal scientific teams, clinical trial collaborators, and external partners.
• Conduct external training of clinical study staff when necessary on SOPs and WI created by Origin.
• Manage sample tracking and biobanking in collaboration with the lab and clinical trial teams.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, risk registers, and resource allocation plans.
• Track deliverables, prepare progress reports, and present updates to leadership and collaborators.
• Support regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, GxP) across project workflows.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Willing to travel when required (20%).
• Occasionally may be required to assist in the daily routine lab operational tasks including sample reception, nucleic acid extraction, and library preparation of trial samples for sequencing.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD or Master's in molecular biology, diagnostics, bioinformatics, or related field).
• Strong experience with molecular biology and diagnostics; familiarity with NGS technologies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in project management, ideally in biotech, MedTech, or startup environments.
• Knowledge of regulated environments (GxP, GCP) and experience in coordinating with clinical teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, Jira, MS Project).Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• PMP or similar certification is an advantage but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Positive mindset - resourceful and able to thrive in an evolving startup landscape.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while balancing cross-functional leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific and operational excellence.
• Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by impactful healthcare innovation.