Validation Project Managers

Merck Group$78K — $98K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely related field required.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries needed.
  • Experience in extractables and leachables validation is essential.
  • Working knowledge of project management tools including SalesForce, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft 360 required.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance (OSHA, EHS, ISO9001) and Good Documentation Practices required.
  • Experience with root cause analysis is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple customer projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion.
  • Develop and share realistic project plans, adjusting timelines as needed.
  • Act as the liaison between customers and validation service teams to coordinate activities.
  • Communicate proactively through updates, meetings, and discussions with customers and internal teams.
  • Create and track project progress accurately to ensure timely closure.
  • Provide technical support by helping customers define their needs and answering questions.
  • Consult with laboratory experts and support teams for project information and assistance.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits packages available.
  • Participation in an Employee Referral Program.
  • Opportunity for professional development and exposure to new technologies.
Full Job Description
Position: Validation Project Manager

Employer: EMD Millipore Corporation

400 Summit Drive

Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

Job Site: 400 Summit Drive

Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

Telecommuting: At least three days of in-office work per week are required, so the individual must reside in the Burlington, MA area.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Validation Project Manager include: 1) Manage multiple customer projects - including bacterial retention testing, physical testing (compatibility, product bubble

point/diffusion, and/or Vmax) and extractables and leachables - from order to final report, ensuring successful completion; 2) Develop realistic project plans shared with customers,

monitoring progress and adjusting timelines as necessary; 3) Serve as the liaison between customers and validation service teams to coordinate activities effectively; 4) Communicate

proactively with customers and internal teams through timely updates, meetings, and discussions; 5) Create, update, track, and close projects accurately and in a timely manner; 6) Provide adequate level of technical support for standard services. Help customers define their needs and answering basic questions; 7) Consult with VPMs, laboratory experts, and support teams for necessary project information and assistance; and 8) Assist with standard quotations based on customer needs and regulatory requirements while providing technical support.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The employer requires a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or closely related field and at least two years of work experience in any occupation within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. In addition, the employer requires the following: 1) Demonstrated knowledge of extractables and leachable validation gained through at least two years of work experience; 2) Demonstrated knowledge of project management and scheduling tools such as SalesForce, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft 360 gained through at least two

years of work experience; 3) Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and Good Documentation Practices (OSHA, EHS, ISO9001) gained through at least two years of work

experience; and 4) Demonstrated ability working with root cause analysis gained through at least two years of work experience. All years of experience may be gained concurrently

This position is eligible for EMD Millipore Corporation's Employee Referral Program.

Applicants can send resumes to EMD Millipore Corporation 400 Summit Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 (Attn: Req#301608) or apply online at https://careers.emdgroup.com

Salary Range:$78,208 to $98,208 per year.

Compensation is based on experience, location, and other factors. We offer generous benefits packages: https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits.

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