Project Manager I

Resilience•West Chester, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I (PM I) is responsible for supporting and managing client-facing projects within a drug contract manufacturing organization (CDMO). This role serves as a key point of coordination between clients and internal cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and timelines are achieved. The Project Manager I (PM I) manages projects of moderate complexity and supports technical transfer, development, manufacturing, and supply chain activities throughout the project lifecycle. Working under general direction, the PM I develops project plans, tracks schedules, facilitates communication, and proactively identifies project risks. The Project Manager I (PM I) contributes to customer satisfaction by building productive client relationships and ensuring effective collaboration among technical, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

Requirements

Previous experience in project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related industries.
Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related discipline.
Experience working in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO).
Experience supporting technical transfer, clinical manufacturing, or commercial manufacturing programs.
PMP certification or project management training.
Familiarity with drug development lifecycle from clinical through commercial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned client projects from initiation through completion.
Develop and maintain project timelines, action item logs, and status reports.
Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development teams.
Ensure project deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and scope.
Support technical transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.
Serve as the day-to-day client contact for assigned programs.
Facilitate routine project meetings and provide project status updates.
Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project progress, risks, and key milestones.
Support preparation of client presentations and project review meetings.
Coordinate activities across multiple functional groups to ensure alignment and execution of project objectives.
Drive accountability for assigned action items and project commitments.
Escalate issues, resource constraints, and timeline risks as appropriate.
Maintain project schedules and monitor milestone performance.
Support budget tracking, purchase requests, and project forecasting activities.
Assist with change order documentation and monitoring project scope changes.
Identify project risks and issues and support development of mitigation plans.
Track project changes and ensure appropriate communication to stakeholders.
Escalate significant risks and delays in a timely manner.
Ensure adherence to GMP, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain project documentation consistent with company procedures.