Project Coordinator – Biotech Start-Up | Edinburgh | Onsite | Competitive Salary
We're partnering with a fast-paced, innovative biotech start-up based in Edinburgh to recruit a proactive and highly organised Project Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working at the forefront of life sciences innovation. You'll be onsite full-time, supporting cross-functional projects across departments including R&D, Bioinformatics, and Operations.
If you're looking to build your project coordination career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step.
About the Role
As Project Coordinator, you’ll help keep projects running smoothly across multiple departments. You’ll be responsible for maintaining project documentation, managing timelines and trackers, coordinating meetings, and ensuring clear communication between teams.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll also provide updates to senior leadership, support the creation of board materials, and work with both internal colleagues and external partners to drive progress.
What You’ll Be Doing
Coordinating multiple cross-departmental projects
Managing project documentation, timelines, and action tracking
Supporting communication between internal teams and external stakeholders
Providing updates and insights to senior management
Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and recording actions
Assisting the Operations team with ad hoc project-related support
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Previous experience in project coordination or project administration, ideally in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Confidence using project management and collaboration tools
Desirable:
A degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field
Formal project management certification
Experience using tools such as Asana, Jira, Miro, or Confluence
Previous exposure to a start-up environment
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a willingness to learn
Key Details
Location: Edinburgh – onsite, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Work environment: Fast-paced and collaborative start-up setting
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join a purpose-driven biotech start-up where your coordination skills will directly contribute to company success. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects and be part of a supportive, hands-on team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to grow your career in life sciences, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join the team