Science Project Manager
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
ODDITY is a consumer tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries. The company serves over 40 million users with its AI-driven online platform, deploying data science to identify consumer needs, and developing solutions in the form of beauty and wellness products. ODDITY owns IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild.
ODDITY LABS is our cutting-edge biotechnology R&D center, powering science-backed product innovation through the discovery and development of new molecules, probiotics, peptides, and other biological modalities. Unlike pharmaceuticals, ingredient innovation in the beauty and wellness industry has remained stagnant for decades. We are deploying patented, proprietary technologies and capabilities, including AI-based molecule discovery and advanced phenotypic databases, to understand the biological mechanisms that drive cellular behavior and develop uniquely efficacious products for beauty and wellness applications. Innovations from the ODDITY LABS will power game-changing products through ODDITY’s current brands, as well as future brands.
ODDITY operates with business headquarters in New York City, an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel, and a biotechnology lab in Boston. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, agile, and offers every team member the opportunity to drive a big impact.
THE ROLE
The Science Project Manager will lead high-impact scientific projects with a relentless focus on execution and results. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role that demands proactive management, quick decision-making, and accountability for outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong scientific background, exceptional project management skills, and an unwavering commitment to achieving goals on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of scientific programs, driving them from initial planning through to successful delivery, with a focus on hitting key milestones and delivering measurable results.
* Act decisively to coordinate cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory, and commercial groups, ensuring alignment and accountability across all program aspects.
* Develop and manage aggressive timelines and resource plans, pushing projects forward while anticipating obstacles and finding solutions to keep work on track.
* Communicate frequently and effectively with senior leadership, providing no-nonsense updates on progress, challenges, and results.
* Proactively identify and eliminate potential bottlenecks or issues, showing resourcefulness in problem-solving and continuously adapting to keep programs on course.
* Take a hands-on approach to liaising with external partners or vendors, including CROs, ensuring that all third-party contributions meet program requirements and standards.
* Lead program review sessions, distilling complex data and insights to support fast, informed decision-making by stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Preferred PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field (Master’s with extensive, relevant experience may be considered).
* 5+ years of experience in program or project management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry, with a proven track record of successful program delivery.
* Deep understanding of drug development processes, clinical research, or lab operations, with an unyielding focus on achieving results.
* Exceptional project management skills, including experience managing multiple, complex programs under tight deadlines.
* Demonstrated proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate program needs and take decisive actions to resolve issues independently.
* Strong communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing cross-functional teams to stay focused and aligned on objectives.
* Results-oriented, highly organized, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* This position will consider and sponsor candidates on a visa (OPT, STEM OPT, H1B, TN).
* This position is in-office in our Cambridge, Massachusetts office and laboratory.
* The salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Note: We’re currently hiring for many roles! Not the right fit, but interested in another position? Contact us olabs.jobs@oddity.com.
