Project Manager (Client-facing RNA/ Drug Substance Mfg.)

Danaher • Fargo, ND

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Project Manager is responsible for driving projects to completion by coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring that all departments are accountable for deliverables while meeting delivery deadlines for development projects and manufacturing campaigns across all service levels for Aldevron clients. This position reports to Manager, Project Management and is part of the Project Management Team located in Fargo, ND and will be on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Act as a critical point of contact for clients by leading project team meetings, ensuring follow-up of actions items, and escalating issues when required. Use critical thinking to proactively identify project barriers, generate solutions to problems and/or escalate issues internally and externally as required. Maintain project documentation including project plan timelines, status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Effectively communicate and interact with internal and external teams providing project updates, changes in project scope, timing, or requirements while maintaining confidentiality. Identify opportunities for, contribute to, and lead training and/or process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. required, life sciences degree highly preferred.
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience managing client-facing projects required
• Experience in a regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical field or CDMO strongly preferred
• Understanding of GMP product manufacturing from initiation through release capabilities preferred.
• This role could require travel of 10%+

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical point of contact for clients by leading project team meetings, ensuring follow-up of actions items, and escalating issues when required.
• Use critical thinking to proactively identify project barriers, generate solutions to problems and/or escalate issues internally and externally as required.
• Maintain project documentation including project plan timelines, status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Effectively communicate and interact with internal and external teams providing project updates, changes in project scope, timing, or requirements while maintaining confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities for, contribute to, and lead training and/or process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
• Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
• The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees