Project Manager | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and support capital and operational projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will oversee project execution from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, compliance standards, and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing pharmaceutical projects involving manufacturing processes, packaging operations, equipment implementation, facility improvements, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will play a key role in driving project governance, risk management, and successful project delivery.
Requirements
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP environments.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and project priorities simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification preferred.
- Knowledge of solid dosage manufacturing processes preferred.
- Experience with clean room design, facility improvements, and infrastructure-related projects preferred.
- 5+ years of process improvement experience preferred.
- Experience supporting solid dosage manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead overall project delivery and project governance activities.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage pharmaceutical capital and operational projects related to manufacturing processes, equipment, packaging operations, facility improvements, and operational initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, Facilities, and Operations.
- Chair project meetings and communicate project status, risks, milestones, and updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor project deliverables and ensure timely execution of activities.
- Manage scope changes and support approval of project-level deliverables according to delegated authority.
- Identify project risks, issues, and potential roadblocks while driving mitigation strategies.
- Escalate unresolved issues and support decision-making processes to maintain project momentum.
- Support documentation activities including change controls, project records, technical reviews, and compliance-related documentation.
- Collaborate with external vendors, design firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
- Ensure projects are executed in compliance with GMP requirements, company procedures, and safety standards.
- Support process improvements and site initiatives aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
