Senior Project Manager

Veranova L P • Devens, MA

12h • $145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) programs. This role is responsible for managing R&D and manufacturing activities, including seamless technology transfers between internal and client manufacturing sites. Serving as the primary point of contact for the client, the Senior Project Manager ensures alignment across all internal and external stakeholders. The PM is responsible for ensuring the client contracts are being managed and will use their organizational, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills to initiate, plan, execute and monitor client projects.

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional areas including development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and finance to drive execution and program deliverables. This role demands a high level of technical acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple functions and sites. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that program objectives are met on time, within scope and budget, and in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical CDMO industry, with a strong focus on drug substance development and manufacturing.
• Demonstrates fundamentals and concepts of managerial accounting and P&L management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with executive leadership to drive client and organizational alignment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP ICH and regulatory guidance impacting drug substance development and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, manage expectations, and represent the organization with professionalism and credibility; Comfortable influencing without authority and driving collaboration across departments and levels; Demonstrated ability to influence senior-level stakeholders and navigate complex client dynamics.
• Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams to high performance and ownership; Track record of delivering high-touch service, acting with urgency and accountability in all client interactions.
• Understands the CDMO program management process, including the management of client contracts, management of change orders, revenue leakages, invoicing and passthrough concepts between others to ensure we keep a wholistic approach when managing programs and their revenue value.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of end-to-end drug substance program lifecycle, ensuring successful progression through development, scale-up, validation, and commercial readiness; Own program financial performance, including scope governance, and timely execution of change orders and client billing.
• Lead, motivate and hold accountable high-performing cross-functional project teams, establishing clear ownership, driving effective decision making, and fostering a culture of excellence and customer-focused delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets; Champion proactive risk and issue management, driving cross-functional mitigation strategies, leading executive-level escalations, and ensuring rapid resolution of program barriers.
• Lead governance forums, client meetings, and executive updates with clear communication of program status, risks, decisions and strategic recommendations.
• Lead complex technology transfers across internal and client manufacturing sites, ensuring technical readiness, risk mitigation, and flawless execution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Attractive 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship.
• Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior