NPI Project Manager

The company is seeking a highly capable professional to lead complex technology transfer and commercialization programs across its Drug Substance Manufacturing network. The NPI Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks and project execution, and use digital tools, analytics, and automation to improve transfer effectiveness and manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex new product introduction and technology transfer activities for drug substance manufacturing, including new launches and programs transferring into CDMO networks, from development through commercial implementation
• Serve as the primary program lead, coordinating across Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, Procurement, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs/CDMOs)
• Develop and execute comprehensive technology transfer strategies, integrated plans, schedules, and governance frameworks
• Drive stage-gate deliverables and maintain alignment with program milestones, budgets, and business objectives
• Facilitate issue resolution and timely decision-making to maintain project schedules
• Lead multiple high-priority technology transfer projects simultaneously
• Build and maintain integrated project plans with clear deliverables, critical-path activities, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Provide executive-level updates on project status, risks, decisions, and resource requirements
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams and contract sites to ensure delivery against commitments
• Anticipate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies before they become issues
• Facilitate global meetings, decision forums, and technical reviews
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to improve visibility into transfer readiness, milestones, risks, and performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement digital solutions that improve technology transfer execution and manufacturing performance
• Use tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP, Veeva, LIMS, MES, and other data visualization platforms to improve operational effectiveness
• Analyze process and manufacturing data to identify trends, predict risks, monitor transfer readiness, and improve cycle times
• Drive standardization and automation across technology transfer processes, governance, reporting, and performance metrics
• Promote data integrity, governance, and compliance while improving access to manufacturing and project information

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
• At least 2 years of direct experience in peptide drug substance manufacturing
• Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing and global regulatory requirements
• At least 2 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects involving integrated project schedules, risk registers, executive communications, and external CMOs
• Proven track record of managing multiple technology transfers and manufacturing programs simultaneously
• At least 2 years of experience using data visualization, project management, and AI-enabled tools
• Direct experience with peptide manufacturing
• Experience developing dashboards and analytics tools using Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, or equivalent platforms
• Experience using digital tools for project management, manufacturing operations, and technology transfer execution
• Experience implementing data-driven process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business processes, predictive analytics, and digital manufacturing technologies
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business decisions
• Strong technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercialization, and cGMP requirements
• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline