Job Title: Project Manager External Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical)
Location: Indianapolis, IN (100% Onsite)
Duration: 1 Year Contract + Extensions
Employment Type: Contract(W2)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager External Manufacturing to manage pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from technology transfer through commercialization. This role will coordinate internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure timely, compliant, and successful delivery of clinical and commercial products.
Responsibilities
- Manage external pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from technology transfer through commercialization.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure project execution.
- Manage project scope, change controls, risks, and stakeholder accountability.
- Support technology transfer, process performance qualification (PPQ), batch release, and commercialization activities.
- Coordinate supply chain activities, batch release, and product shipment management.
- Conduct project meetings with manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain project dashboards, risk registers, decision logs, and status reports.
- Integrate external manufacturing plans with internal enterprise and contract manufacturing schedules.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Project Management-related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, technology transfer, or project management.
- Strong project management experience in pharmaceutical external manufacturing.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience developing project schedules, milestones, risk registers, and project plans.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or related certification.
- Experience with biologics, peptides, or small molecule manufacturing.
- Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
- Experience in commercialization, CMC, GMP, validation, or technology transfer.
- Experience with critical path analysis, risk management, and capital delivery projects.
Pay Scale
Anticipated hourly pay range: 65/hr to $75/hr. (Depends on Experience)
Benefits
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws