Project Manager - (Pharmaceutical)

Hire Rightt - Executive Search & HR Advisory; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR advisory firm seeks a Project Manager II in pharmaceutical New Product Introduction. You will lead complex projects, managing cross-functional teams while ensuring timely and budget-compliant launches. This role offers remote/hybrid flexibility and competitive compensation in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation.

Benefits

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical NPI, preferably with sterile injectables or generics.
• Proven success managing complex projects in cross-functional, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of 10+ complex NPI projects from onboarding to launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver launches on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary liaison with global CMO partners.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in pharmaceutical New Product Introduction (NPI)?

About the Role:

As Project Manager II, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of 10+ complex NPI projects, from CMO onboarding and Health Canada submissions to production and commercial launch. This is a highly visible role with direct ownership of timelines, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across departments like Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new product launches on time and within budget
• Serve as the primary liaison with global CMO partners
• Support portfolio performance tracking, pipeline reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion change and process optimization across the PMO using tools like Smartsheet and SAP
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that values initiative and impact

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical NPI (sterile injectables or generics preferred)
• PMP Certification (required)
• Proven success managing complex projects in cross-functional, multicultural teams
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, SAP, MS Project, and related tools

Why Apply?

• Remote/Hybrid flexibility with an office location in Oakville
• Competitive compensation: $110K base + Bonus
• Work on products that make a real-world impact
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing