Project Manager

About Us

American Injectables is a leading pharmaceutical CDMO, focused on developing and manufacturing high-quality drug products. We are seeking a Project Manager (PM) to manage projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry regulations.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional project teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, customers, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and drive projects to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Leads interdepartmental teams to successfully complete assigned projects on time, within scope, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develops and manages project plans, outlining tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
• Defines and delegates responsibilities to project team members based on expertise and workload.
• Monitors project progress, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Cost Management

• Develops and maintains project budgets, conducting cost analysis and estimating expected costs.
• Prepares and implements financial plans to align with project objectives.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and ensures efficient resource allocation.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conducts risk assessments, identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Reports identified risks to management and provides recommendations, including project continuation or termination if necessary.
• Ensures project activities comply with federal, state, local, industry, and contractual regulations.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Serves as the primary liaison between internal teams, customers, and vendors, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Communicates project status, issues, and deliverables to stakeholders through regular updates and reports.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and complaints related to project execution.

Process Improvement & Special Initiatives

• Continuously evaluates project management best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports ad hoc projects and special initiatives as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, ensuring effective stakeholder management.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Leadership and supervisory skills to guide cross-functional teams toward project success.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate responsibilities when necessary.
• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech product development lifecycles and regulatory requirements, or the ability to quickly learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and project management tools.

Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• 4 years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• 2 years of project management experience, leading cross-functional teams in a regulated industry.
• Current PMP certification is typically required.
• Experience with pharmaceutical product development up to IND application is preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical development lifecycles and regulatory requirements is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact pharmaceutical and biotech projects with a growing CDMO.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive projects that shape the future of pharmaceutical development.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.