Manufacturing Project Manager

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm based in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Manager to lead new product introductions and technical processes. The role involves managing project schedules, budgets and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of project management experience in regulated environments and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience in a regulated industry is preferable.
• Proven leadership in New Product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Project Charter and document initial requirements.
• Scope project requirements for new product introduction.
• Ensure projects comply with Health, Safety, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

ISO 13485

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kindeva Drug Delivery

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

In this role you will lead projects to introduce new products, processes, and technologies within operations, and apply technical product and process knowledge to the development of cross‑functional project plans.

This will involve maintaining schedules, budgets and Cost of Goods (COGs) related to the technical development of manufacturing processes across the Kindeva commercial sites, and our outsource partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of Project Charter and document initial requirements in line with the stakeholder’s expectations.
• Scope project requirements to support new product introduction, product line extension, technical transfers and product optimisation projects.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure specification/requirement compliance in the areas of design, system performance, quality, and COGs.
• Ensure projects are executed within Health, Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
• Participate in phase gate reviews internally, with external partners, and customers.
• Project unit costs and CAPEX spend from development to commercialisation.
• Creation, management and communication of detailed project plans with foresight to escalated constraints.
• Ensure that relevant risk management and contingency plans are in place.
• Provide oversight and direction to ensure technical aspects of the project are executed.
• Represent Operations on Development project teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with commercial capabilities.
• Provide technical process input to NPI early‑stage and new business proposals.
• Work closely with Development and Engineering functions to ensure smooth transition of products, equipment and processes into commercial operations.
• Anticipate technical hurdles and identify mitigation strategies.
• Identify, define and solve complex problems, and establish metrics to aid decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation’s risk and opportunities within the market.
• Demonstrate expert insight into the organisation’s risks and opportunities within the market.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in project management.
• 3+ years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical or food & beverage industry) is preferable.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science related technical discipline.
• Proven leadership in New Product development is desirable.
• Experience with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 210/211/820 is desirable.
• Strong project management skills with experience using tools such as MS Project.
• Financial experience in dealing with budgeting, cost control and analysis is required.
• Track record of detailed programme / project management exhibiting comprehensive planning and thorough communication.
• Action‑oriented to remove barriers and achieve results within a changing environment.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written & oral at all levels.
• Able to work both as part of a cross‑functional team and act independently.
• Proficient in leading teams, coordinating and communicating project requirements.
• Comfortable working with detailed technical information but also able to see the overall business picture.
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of functional project frameworks and project management concepts, techniques, tools and best practices.
• Demonstrate flexibility, strategic thinking and drive to succeed.
• Able to deliver results accurately within demanding time frames.
• Adapt to changing priorities, timelines and expectations without compromising on quality.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, completeness and documentation.
• Champion data integrity and a right‑first‑time culture.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Employee development.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.
• Employee referral scheme.

Additional Information

Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Location: Derby Road, Loughborough

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer