Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of project managers responsible for tech transfers, and major changes at CMOs.
Own the portfolio for all OSD external manufacturing transfers, scale‑ups, and network optimization projects.
Ensure flawless planning and execution of TTs, site switches, scale‑ups, and validation.
Partner with R&D, MS&T, GNPS, Portfolio, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory, and Finance.
Implement structured risk tools across all projects.
Track and control budgets; ensure transparency in CMO pricing and cost drivers.
Enhance PM processes, tools, KPIs, and governance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field.
10+ years’ experience in pharma operations, external manufacturing, MS&T, or project management.
Experience leading complex technical projects in GMP environments.
Strong knowledge of tech transfer, validation, and regulatory expectations.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Technical and operational understanding of external manufacturing.
Strong project management discipline.
Ability to influence and drive cross‑functional alignment.
Strong analytical and decision‑making capability.
High accountability, urgency, and execution mindset.
Also Good to Have: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, Engineering, Regulatory).
Experience with OSD, LCO, sterile/aseptic ops, complex generics, biosimilars.
PMP/PRINCE2 or Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Experience working with CMOs/CDMOs.
Tech Stack
PMP
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered.