Associate Director - Project Management

Syngene International Limited•Baltimore, MD

86d

About The Position

Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply. At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures, and SOPs, in letter and spirit. The core purpose of the Director of Project Management is to lead strategic, client-facing initiatives within a complex CDMRO environment—ensuring seamless execution across development and manufacturing while serving as a trusted partner to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This role bridges business objectives with operational delivery, acting as both a project leader and product owner to drive measurable outcomes.

Requirements

B.S / B.A./M.SC degree in Project Management, Business or a related pharmaceutical sciences field or equivalent experience in regulated industry, MBA preferred
An experienced professional with cGMP experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ideally pre-clinical phases through commercial, and / or equivalent amount of experience managing commercial operations or client portfolio management roles.
With strength in planning, orchestrating, and managing business critical relationships between providers / suppliers and clients. International experience a plus.
Proven success leading complex, multi-site or global initiatives
Deep understanding of regulatory environments (FDA, EMA, ICH) and GxP compliance
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work within a matrixed organization
Experience leading direct reports; at least 4 is ideal
Experience leading and participating in cross-functional and /or global teams
Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners at multiple levels.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred; additional Agile or Product Owner certifications a plus
Experience serving as a product owner or leading product development initiatives from early stage development on through commercial operations. Examples of successful PPQ campaigns is a plus.

Responsibilities

Executes and manages agreed client engagement models, which includes description of client management governance, agreements on routine operational communications /meetings, and periodic performance management discussions and business reviews
Lead high-impact projects from initiation through delivery, including tech transfer, scale-up, commercial manufacturing and regulatory milestones
Act as product owner for client-facing solutions, translating business needs into execution plans
Participate actively on the site leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and cross-functional alignment
Utilize operational excellence tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to drive process improvements, efficiency, and scalability
Develop and implement robust project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks managing communications from the front line levels up through the executive committee.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Business Development, Commercial, Facilities and Engineering to ensure seamless execution
Drive strategic planning and resource allocation across the project portfolio
Partner with the Business Development team to support proposal development, client onboarding, and strategic growth opportunities by providing project insights, timelines, and operational feasibility.
Prepares for and orchestrates client visits, including person in plant (PIP) visits, audits, and business reviews, in collaboration with other functions as required.
Works to ensure safe and compliant execution of activities, including collaboration with EH&S for client safety when on site.
Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to measure project health, team performance, and client satisfaction—using data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
Develop and execute integrated project plans—including capital projects—that align cross-functional activities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure end-to-end visibility, operational readiness, and successful program outcomes
Manage a team of 0–4 direct reports, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to build a high-performing project management function