Division / Department: CDMO

Position Title: CDMO Project Manager

Reports To: Director, Client Project Management

Role Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting development and manufacturing client program activities within PharmaLogic's Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) operations. This role serves as a primary point of contact for external sponsors. The Project Manager will support pre-commercial programs and product lifecycle activities from early development phase through product commercialization. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This position plays a critical role in driving effective communication, aligning internal stakeholders and client expectations, and ensuring successful execution of development and manufacturing programs.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Lead cross-functional project management of operational activities supporting product manufacturing and testing.
• Manage new product introduction and technical transfer processes across PharmaLogic sites ensuring seamless client integration.
• Proven ability to uphold company standards while ensuring client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project charters, plans, and schedules, including clear milestones, deliverables and team responsibilities.
• Coordinate project Kick-off meetings with clients and drive ongoing project execution, including decision-making frameworks and escalation pathways.
• Build and manage detailed work breakdown structure; ensuring accountability for timelines and contracted deliverables through invoicing.
• Facilitate effective communication across internal teams and external sponsors, servicing as a single point of contact for project updates.
• Maintain project documentation including agendas, meeting minutes, presentations, and change orders to ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and ensure commitments are delivered on time and in compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and communicate project risks, dependencies and critical path activities; implement mitigation strategies to address challenges and resource constraints.
• Support leadership with preparing for client business reviews and internal team meetings.

Job Requirements, Skills and Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or project management required
• PMP® certification preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in pharmaceutical CDMO with client-facing and portfolio management responsibilities.
• 5+ years of project/program management experience, preferably within radiopharmaceutical, biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and experience in regulated manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with project management and business tools (e.g., Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Excel)
• 3-5 years of client relationship management experience with internal and external stakeholders SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence in a matrixed environment
• Strong client relationship management skills, with experience engaging both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment and influence in decision-making within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, assess impacts, and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of rapidly aligning cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues
• Data-driven and pragmatic mindset, using analytics to support decisions while maintaining execution efficiency
• Ability to balance strategic, big-picture thinking with attention to detailed project execution