Job Description – Project Manager (CMO/CDMO & NCE API Projects)

Experience: Minimum 10 years
Industry: Pharmaceutical API / CMO/CDMO
Location: Mahad, Maharashtra
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, MSc, PhD or related discipline.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

- Lead end-to-end CMO/CDMO projects involving NCE molecules, API process development, technology transfer, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing.
- Act as the primary project management interface for international customers and clients, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities involving MS&T;, R&D;, Production, QA, QC, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain.
- Manage technology transfer activities from customer sites and external development centers to manufacturing facilities.
- Monitor project progress, identify technical and operational risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
- Lead customer project kick-off meetings, periodic reviews, technical discussions, and milestone presentations.
- Manage project scope, customer commitments, change requests, commercial deliverables, and project cost considerations.
- Ensure timely execution of development batches, GMP batches, validation activities,



and commercial manufacturing milestones.
- Demonstrate strong project management, customer relationship, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera P6 is preferred; PMP certification will be an advantage.
- Preferred Candidate Profile: Candidates with proven experience in customer-facing project management, NCE molecule development, and API CMO/CDMO project execution, preferably with global pharmaceutical customers.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor project progress against milestones.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
- Ensure effective communication among stakeholders through regular status updates and reporting.

Job Requirements :

- 10-20 years of experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry as a Project Manager or similar role.
- Strong understanding of operational excellence principles and ability to apply them in a fast-paced workplace.
- Experience with process optimization techniques such as tech transfer (Tech Transfer) or technology transfer (Governance).
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

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