Project Manager III

Job Title: Project Manager III
Location: 8830 Biggs Ford Road Walkersville, MD 21793 Remote / Hybrid (Based on Business Needs)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Standard Business Hours
Contract Type: 10 months contract with potential direct hire opportunity
Payrate: $39.22 - $65.35 per hour
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Role Overview

The Product Manager, Bioprocessing CGT will drive business growth through proactive product lifecycle management, innovation strategy, portfolio expansion, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as a key interface between R&D, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Quality teams to develop and execute global portfolio strategies supporting Cell & Gene Therapy solutions.

This position supports TheraPEAK® product portfolio, helping customers accelerate therapy development from discovery through commercialization using GMP-compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Line Strategy

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned bioprocessing and CGT product portfolios
• Develop and execute innovation and product development strategies
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities
• Lead new product development initiatives including:
  • Business case development
  • Stage-gate process management
  • Product specifications and use cases
  • Beta testing programs
  • Product launch preparation
• Develop pricing, positioning, and channel strategies across global markets
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Strategy teams to drive revenue and profitability goals
• Identify opportunities for new technologies, services, improved margins, and IP expansion

Sales & Operations Planning / Performance Insights

• Lead forecasting activities to align production planning with customer demand
• Monitor portfolio performance including:
  • Revenue
  • Margins
  • Volume targets
  • Inventory management
• Analyze customer-level trends to identify risks and growth opportunities
• Provide portfolio performance reporting to business leadership
• Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams

Marketing Planning

• Support development of global marketing plans and campaigns
• Partner with Marketing teams to create technical product messaging and PR content
• Support product positioning and go-to-market activities
• Contribute technical expertise to campaign and promotional initiatives

Product Sales & Technical Support

• Provide technical product expertise to Sales and Service teams
• Respond to non-routine customer, technical, regulatory, and business inquiries
• Participate in customer meetings, sales calls, and global/regional sales meetings
• Lead technical and regulatory training initiatives for commercial teams
• Build technical awareness internally to improve customer support capabilities

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with:
  • FDA regulations
  • ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • GMP requirements
  • Quality systems
• Participate in Deviation Review Board meetings
• Support CAPA and Change Control activities
• Partner with Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams on customer communication and regulatory positioning

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in:
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Life Sciences
  • Related scientific discipline
• Experience in:
  • Product Management
  • Bioprocessing
  • Cell & Gene Therapy
  • Life Sciences or Biotech industry
• Strong understanding of:
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Product development
  • Commercial strategy
  • GMP/regulatory environments
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Quality teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills