At Gubra, we are driven by science and collaboration to develop innovative peptide-based medicines that make a real difference for patients. To support our growing business development and venture activities, we are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Business Development & Ventures team.
This is a key, cross-functional role where you will lead complex drug development programs in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior management.
Your role
As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for managing and driving Gubra’s business development and venture programs. You will ensure strong governance, clear communication, and progress across multiple, complex projects spanning preclinical development through early clinical phases.
Key responsibilities
- Manage Gubra’s business development and venture programs across disciplines and organisations
- Establish and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
- Drive project teams, secure alignment on key decisions, and ensure progress in line with Gubra’s governance model
- Oversee preparation of high-quality project material, including internal and external presentations and documentation
- Ensure timely and transparent communication with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Identify, evaluate, and manage risks related to drug development activities
- Drive and support required GxP activities across assigned programs
- Manage external consultants and KOLs, including selection, contracts, and coordination of deliverables
Your background
We imagine that you:
- Hold a PhD (or Master’s) in Natural or Health Sciences and have solid experience (5+ years) with project management in drug development
- Have strong hands-on experience with drug development processes, ideally spanning preclinical development and early clinical phases (Phase 1–2)
- Bring a solid understanding of GxP requirements and their application in development programs
- Are experienced in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Have experience with business development, alliances, or external partnerships (considered an advantage)
As a person
You are structured, proactive, and comfortable navigating complexity. You communicate clearly across scientific, commercial, and organisational interfaces and are confident working with senior stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy taking ownership of important projects that make a difference.
What we offer
- A key role in a growing biotech company with a strong scientific foundation
- High-impact responsibility and close interaction with senior management
- A collaborative, informal, and international work environment
Location
The position can be based at Gubra’s headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark, or at Gubra GmbH in Allschwil, Switzerland.
Application and contact
Please submit your application and CV via our website no later than May 17, 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact VP Project Management, Brenton Smith at bsm@gubra.dk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About Gubra
Gubra is an ambitious contract research organisation (CRO) and biotech company striving for excellence at all levels. We insist on doing things efficiently – and often differently - to reach the results we aim for. Our vision is to become leaders in the fight for a more sustainable and healthier world. We do that by facilitating the discovery of new medicine, and by acting and inspiring others to fight the ongoing climate and biodiversity crises.
Gubra’s activities are focused on the early stages of drug development and are organised in two highly synergistic business areas: CRO Services and Discovery & Partnerships (D&P). We generate our revenue by performing research for life science companies as well as by partnering projects from our discovery and development pipeline.
Our therapeutic focus is within metabolic and fibrotic diseases, and we specialize in in vivo pharmacology, ex vivo assays, drug profiling, histology, stereology and whole brain and organ imaging. In addition, we offer a full palette of advanced transcriptomics. Our ML/AI-driven peptide drug discovery platform streaMLine enables us to rapidly develop a peptide hit into a non-clinical candidate ready for development. Through a constant focus on high quality, scientific excellence, speed, and solid teamwork we have established ourselves as a highly professional and competent partner in the market.
People are our greatest asset, and our team consists of around 300 employees. The mix of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds combined with our entrepreneurial mindset have greatly impacted our working environment, which is characterized by entrepreneurial drive, scientific curiosity, and teamwork – we join forces!
