Project Manager, OMNI Research

About RTW Investments

RTW Investments, LP (“RTW”) is a global, full life-cycle investment and innovation firm dedicated to solving the most challenging, unmet patient needs. We are focused on company building and identifying transformational and disruptive innovations across the biopharmaceutical and medical technologies sectors. Our investment philosophy combines a deep understanding of disease, biology, medicine, and technology with a comprehensive view of commercial opportunities and challenges. Our talented team brings hands-on expertise in targeted areas of innovation, dedicated to the diligent exploration and support of emerging breakthroughs in both industry and academia.

Our mission is simple: we power breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of millions.

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Overview

RTW Investments, LP is seeking individuals interested in joining our team in the role of Project Manager.

Our Asset Selection team works with and supports both public and private companies as well as academics and entrepreneurs. We are also actively engaged in forming new companies through our own in-house discovery efforts.

The Project Manager will be a force multiplier for RTW’s internal Research Data Management department (internally called “OMNI”). They will own core research operations, run the team’s operating cadence, and PM cross-functional research initiatives, collaborating closely with Research Specialists and Analysts. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, high competency in project management, and strong stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive weekly priorities and quarterly planning, coordinating sponsor meetings, and organizing stakeholder updates of team achievements for OMNI team
• Own the medical conference tracker spanning 200 events/year
• Manage research vendors end-to-end (onboarding, renewals), escalate and resolve user challenges, and maintain strong relationships
• Serve as project manager for Specialist projects – coordinate pilots of new research workflows, align stakeholders, and make go/no-go recommendations with rationale and next steps
• Build rollout plans (trainings, research pilots, new vendors) and measure adoption against targets
• The listed responsibilities are not comprehensive, and additional tasks may be assigned as required

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 years of experience on project management or research operations (preferably biopharma/life sciences/finance adjacent).
• Strong project management toolkit (timelines, risk/issue tracking, stakeholder updates); delivers within timelines with clarity and transparency.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized; excellent written and verbal communication across junior and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com, Trello, etc).
• Nice-to-have: exposure to operations/ chief-of-staff/research operations work; comfort writing SOPs/playbooks and building dashboards/metrics.
• Must be able to work from our New York City office 4-5 days per week.

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience
• In your cover letter, please describe a situation where you led a cross-functional project (or pilot), how you structured the work, and the outcome.

The base salary for this New York-based position ranges from $125,000 to $135,000, depending on experience, skills, and responsibilities. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and the level at which the role is hired. In addition to the base salary, the role includes a discretionary incentive compensation program, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and life insurance, retirement plans, tax-free savings options, and access to additional healthcare programs.