US Project Manager - Galapagos

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a US Project Manager

Scope of the job

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Business Operations Lead in managing and enabling our expansion into the Asian markets, including the launch of early-stage clinical trials. This role will be critical in supporting the legal and operational establishment of our presence in China.

Your role

Assisting the Expansion of Galapagos into Asia:

• Support the establishment of legal entities, manufacturing facilities, and early-stage clinical trials.
• Schedule and coordinate cross-functional team meetings internally and externally with overseas teams and partners, managing time zone differences.
• Translate Chinese documents into English and vice versa, ensuring seamless communication between teams.
• Support evaluations of various international vendors, CROs, CDMOs, and service providers.

Clinical Studies and Business Development Support:

• Assist with the execution of early clinical studies in Asia.
• Support the Business Operations Lead in preparing and reviewing Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and coordinate initial screening meetings for business opportunities in the Cell Therapy space before routing to BD teams.

Project Coordination and Communication:

• Develop and manage project timelines, track progress, and follow up on action items to ensure all key deliverables are met.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and create presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to align on objectives and ensure successful project execution.
• Communicate effectively across departments, including Preclinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, QA, HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Development teams.
• Support your line manager’s expense reports.