Brief Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

o Manage assigned client projects from initiation through completion.

o Develop and maintain project timelines, action item logs, and status reports.

o Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T,

Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development teams

o Ensure project deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and scope.

o Support technical transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Management

o Serve as the day-to-day client contact for assigned programs.

o Facilitate routine project meetings and provide project status updates.

o Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project progress, risks, and

key milestones.

o Support preparation of client presentations and project review meetings.

Cross-Functional Team Coordination

o Coordinate activities across multiple functional groups to ensure alignment and

execution of project objectives.

o Drive accountability for assigned action items and project commitments.

o Escalate issues, resource constraints, and timeline risks as appropriate

• Financial & Schedule Management

o Maintain project schedules and monitor milestone performance.

o Support budget tracking, purchase requests, and project forecasting activities.

o Assist with change order documentation and monitoring project scope changes.

Risk & Change Management

o Identify project risks and issues and support development of mitigation plans.

o Track project changes and ensure appropriate communication to stakeholders.

o Escalate significant risks and delays in a timely manner.

Quality & Compliance

o Ensure adherence to GMP, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

o Maintain project documentation consistent with company procedures

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements

o Previous experience in project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or

operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related

industries.

o Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.

o Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

o Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or

equivalent.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

o 2–4 years of project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or

operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related

industries.

o Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or

related discipline.

o Experience working in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

(CDMO) and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO).

o Experience supporting technical transfer, clinical manufacturing, or commercial

manufacturing programs.

o PMP certification or project management training.

o Familiarity with drug development lifecycle from clinical through commercial

manufacturing.

Resilience Physical and Mental Requirements Checklist

Please describe the above and/or any other physical or mental requirements:

See job description.
Does the job require:

☒ Specific visual skills (i.e., extensive reading or computer use, normal color vision,

depth perception, or visual acuity)

• Interpreting sounds and associated meanings at volume levels consistent with interpersonal or

group conversations; interpreting letters and numbers when viewed on a computer screen,

monitor, reports and other documents; identifying and distinguishing colors; seeing with 20/20

(or better) vision, with or without correction.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.