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Meril

Project Manager

Meril
India · Full-time · Mid-Senior

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.

Key Skills

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Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Vapi
Company
Meril

Industries

Biotechnology Research Hospitals Health Care

Categories

Project Management Quality Assurance Research

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