Preclinical Project Manager to Cantargia, Lund

Do you want to use your scientific expertise to drive projects that could transform the future of cancer and autoimmune disease treatments? At Cantargia AB, you’ll combine scientific depth with strategic influence – in an entrepreneurial environment where your work truly makes a difference.

As a Preclinical Project Manager, you lead and coordinate preclinical activities within our inflammatory disease and oncology programs, with a primary focus on autoimmunity and inflammation. Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer, you collaborate closely with both internal and external partners and are part of a team of experienced project managers and scientists – a network where knowledge sharing and cross-project collaboration are central to how we work.

Your responsibilities include designing and managing preclinical studies, coordinating CRO collaborations, interpreting data, and presenting scientific results. In addition, you establish collaborations with key opinion leaders and contribute to strategic decisions such as indication selection and overall project direction. The role provides a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise with leadership and influence, shaping the future of our development platform.

What you bring to the role

• PhD in Life Sciences or Medical Sciences

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience from biotech/pharma and/or postdoctoral research, including preclinical in vitro and in vivo disease models

• Experience from working in a biotech or pharmaceutical company in addition to your academic background. You are used to applying your scientific knowledge in an industry setting and collaborating across functions.

• Strong scientific background in immunology and/or antibody biology

• Proven experience in project management and collaboration with international partners

• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written

• Experience with pharmaceutical drug development, particularly within antibodies, ADCs or other biological drugs, is an advantage.

• Experience with biomarkers, including immunohistochemistry, is an advantage

• Experience in engaging stakeholders, key opinion leaders (KOLs), external partners and vendor management is also a plus.

Who you are

You are confident in your expertise and you are collaborative. You enjoy solving problems and making progress, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and are motivated by purpose – to make a real difference through science. Hands-on, proactive, and curious, you take ownership and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

Why Cantargia?

We are an entrepreneurial biotech company at the forefront of immunology and immuno-oncology research. Here, you’ll work with cutting-edge science that has the potential to improve outcomes for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases.

You’ll join a small, dynamic, and dedicated team with short decision paths and close collaboration across disciplines. Together with world-class researchers and CROs, you will contribute to a mission-driven culture where curiosity, integrity, and impact matter.

This is an on-site role based at our office in Lund, Sweden, with some travel to conferences, partners and CROs, inside or outside of Sweden.

Application

Apply through our online form by submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed continuously, so please send yours as soon as possible and no later than 30 November 2025. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact David Liberg, CSO, david.liberg@cantargia.com.