Pharma Manufacturing Project Lead - NPI & Process Transfers

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellness programmes

Employee development

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Kindeva Drug Delivery in the UK is seeking a seasoned project manager to oversee the technical development of manufacturing processes across company sites and Outsource Partners. You will manage schedules, budgets and COGs while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

You will lead phase-gate reviews, develop detailed project plans, mentor staff and ensure risk management and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a technical role within pharmaceutical operations/product development/process development.
• 4+ years’ experience with project management.
• Experience working within ISO9001.
• Requires track record of detailed program management exhibiting comprehensive planning and thorough communication.
• Must be proficient acting in and leading integrated process teams, as well as coordinating and communicating project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Project Charter, document the initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholder’s needs and expectations
• Scope project requirements in support of new product introduction, product line extension projects, technical transfers and product optimization projects.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure specification/requirement compliance in the areas of: design, system performance, quality, and COGs.
• Ensure all projects are executed within Health, Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
• Mentor employees in developing project management capabilities.
• Manage high level strategic projects that affect the entire organization.
• Develop detailed project plans with foresight to elevate constraints.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related technical field

Job description

Kindeva Drug Delivery in the UK is seeking a seasoned project manager to oversee the technical development of manufacturing processes across company sites and Outsource Partners. You will manage schedules, budgets and COGs while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

You will lead phase-gate reviews, develop detailed project plans, mentor staff and ensure risk management and contingency planning.