Junior Program Manager

Company Overview
Our mission is to develop groundbreaking therapies to reverse mitochondrial dysfunction by leveraging a deep mechanistic understanding of mitochondrial biology.
At Pretzel, we are developing first-in-class therapeutics that can address mitochondrial dysfunction at its roots. By taking aim at the genetic drivers of mitochondrial dysfunction, we believe our approach could be effective across a wide range of diseases which lack meaningful treatment options today.  Pretzel was founded by some of the world’s foremost academics in mitochondrial biology, and we benefit from the leadership of accomplished experts in drug discovery, drug development, and company formation.
We are proud to be backed by a group of distinguished global investors who share our mission. The company is in an expansion phase, including building our organization in Sweden. As a Junior Program Manager, you will support the management of multinational teams of researchers, consultants, and contractors to advance projects focused on developing new therapies for mitochondrial diseases. You will work in a team with highly experienced members in both the US and Sweden.
https://www.pretzeltx.com/
The position is full time permanent employment with six months probationary period.

Duties
As a Junior Program Manager at Pretzel Therapeutics, you will support the management of multinational teams of researchers, consultants, and contractors to advance projects focused on developing new therapies for mitochondrial diseases. As part of this, your role will require you to:

Work with the Pretzel Project Leaders to aid in setting and monitoring project goals and milestones and make data driven recommendations for project strategy
Support the development of detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and task management to achieve project objectives
Participate in data review
Identify and ensure all documentation is in compliance with company policies
Manage and ensure all project related issues are resolved promptly to avoid negative impact on budget or schedule
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, cross-functional communications, and decision making.
The Employee shall perform the above tasks under the direction of the designated Pretzel supervisor and Pretzel Project Leaders

Qualifications / Skills
We would like you to have:
MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a related subject is required
Good collaboration and proactive communication skills are important to program success, and you will manage interactions with a variety of internal and external resources
Fluency in English is required
The ability to travel to different countries when needed is also a bonus for this role.

As a person, you are
Highly organized
Self-motivated
Able to manage resources effectively
Good communication and people skills

What can Pretzel Therapeutics offer?
With us, you will have a secure employment with all that it entails in terms of market salary, vacation, occupational pension, insurance according to collective agreements, etc.
We offer you work in a stimulating environment that is developing rapidly. Since its inception a year ago, Pretzel Therapeutics has grown to around 30 employees in England, Sweden, and the USA. We also work in close cooperation with service providers in countries such as France, Italy, Germany, India, and China. We envision that Pretzel Therapeutics will continue to develop at a rapid pace and hope that you will join us on this exciting journey.

Your application
In this recruitment, Pretzel Therapeutics collaborates with QRIOS Life Science & Engineering. Contact recruitment consultant Helen Farman (helen.farman@qrios.se) for questions about the role or the recruitment process.
Does this sound like an interesting role for you? The selection is ongoing, so be sure to send in your application today!