Development Operations Manager (ATMP) (Geneva, CH | 80%-100% FTE | Hybrid/Remote Possible)
About the Company
Release Therapeutics SA is a Switzerland-based biotechnology company developing an Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) program in the CNS and beyond. We operate with a very lean internal team and a strong network of expert external partners (CROs, CDMOs, regulatory and quality consultants, academic collaborators).
The Opportunity
We are hiring a hands-on Development Operations Manager to ensure a seamless execution across the development program(s): orchestrating stakeholders, keeping plans on track, anticipating risks, and making sure the right information flows at the right time. You will sit at the center of cross-functional activities spanning CMC, non-clinical, quality and regulatory readiness, supporting the team through key preclinical-to-clinical transition steps. We value intellectual curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset.
What You Will Do
Program & stakeholder execution
Own the “day-to-day” operational engine: integrated planning, tracking, and delivery across internal and external workstreams (CMC, non-clinical, quality, regulatory, clinical prep). Run project governance: agendas, minutes, action registers, decision logs, and clear follow-ups across dispersed stakeholders. Source and evaluate external partners, including RFP coordination and comparative assessments Drive vendor/partner management: scope alignment, timelines, deliverables, budget follow-up, issue escalation, and change control. Act as a self-starter who can quickly synthesize complex technical data and regulatory requirements into actionable project plans with minimal supervision.
Regulatory-facing coordination (ATMP context)
Coordinate regulatory stakeholders and inputs (e.g., regulatory consultants, quality leads, clinical experts) to ensure readiness for key interactions and submissions (scientific advice, briefing packages, documentation planning). Maintain a pragmatic “regulatory lens” on plans: ensure activities generate the right evidence and documentation, in the right format, at the right time (traceability, version control, inspection-ready mindset). Support alignment across ATMP-relevant topics (e.g., CMC/quality strategy, product characterization, comparability thinking, vendor qualification expectations), working closely with scientific leadership and external experts.
Operational excellence
Build and maintain simple, robust operating systems: dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, document repositories, SOP-lite processes that fit a small company. Proactively identify bottlenecks and propose solutions (resourcing, sequencing, outsourcing, decision points). Support internal coordination with flexibility for remote work as needed.
What We Are Looking For
You’re very rigourous and disciplined, structured, calm under pressure, and excellent at alignment, follow-through, and expectation management. MSc (or equivalent) in engineering/bioengineering, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or a related technical discipline; PhD/PharmD is a plus. Proven hands-on project/operations management in biotech/pharma/ATMP/medical product development; strong track record coordinating multi-stakeholder programs. Excellent learning agility: The ability to rapidly pivot between technical disciplines and master new regulatory frameworks as the programs evolve. Strong written and verbal communication skills Fluency in development “language”: You can confidently engage with CMC, non-clinical, quality and regulatory experts and translate between them. Languages: Fluent English (required); French is a plus. Workload: 80%-100% FTE (4–5 days/week).
What We Offer
- A high-ownership role at the center of a lean program, with direct impact on key milestones.
- Close collaboration with senior scientific leadership and a network of top-tier external partners (Research Institute/CRO/CDMO/regulatory/quality).
- A chance to build and run the operating system (governance, dashboards, risk management) that enables efficient execution in a small company.
- A pragmatic, high-trust working culture focused on execution and scientific integrity
- Hybrid/remote flexibility with a Geneva office base; 80%-100% FTE.
- Equity participation.
To Apply: Please send the following to the Hiring Manager with the following subject line: Development Operations Manager (ATMP)
Attach:
- your CV in PDF
- a short note (max ½ page in PDF) highlighting relevant project/ops leadership and stakeholder management experience.
We take applications seriously: if you match the profile and include the requested documents, you can expect to hear back from us.