Technical Project Manager

Insight Global; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing organisation in Cork, Ireland. The role focuses on leading technical projects, technology transfers, process validation, manufacturing readiness, and product commercialisation across international sites.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams including MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations; manage change controls; and drive milestones to

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific/engineering field.
• Experience in biologics or biotech manufacturing and MSAT or tech ops environments.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects within GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing processes, product commercialisation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives across Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical Operations.
• Experience managing change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and quality system processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across global organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects supporting product launches, technology transfers, validation programmes, and commercial manufacturing readiness.
• Drive project execution across cross-functional stakeholders with deliverables, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Manage change controls from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Support commercialisation activities by ensuring technical deliverables are executed on schedule.
• Facilitate collaboration between R&D, Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
• Track milestones, critical path activities, risks, and escalations with regular leadership updates.
• Support site readiness plans, operational transitions, and technical implementation strategies.
• Act as a liaison between global manufacturing locations to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline

Tools

Change control systems

Quality systems

GMP knowledge

Job description

Insight Global are seeking a Technical Project Manager for a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing organisation.

This opportunity requires 2-3 days onsite per week in Cork, Ireland for a 12-month initial contract with strong extension potential.

The Technical Project Manager will partner with cross-functional teams to drive product launches, technology transfers, process validation activities, manufacturing readiness, and commercialisation initiatives for complex biologic products. This role will be responsible for leading technical project execution, coordinating stakeholders across multiple functions, managing change controls, and ensuring key milestones are achieved to support successful product commercialisation across global manufacturing sites.

Must-Have Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within biologics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, technical operations, process engineering, or technology transfer environments.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects within GMP-regulated manufacturing organisations.
• Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing processes, product commercialisation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical Operations.
• Experience managing change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and associated quality system processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across global organisations.
• Ability to independently manage project timelines, risks, deliverables, and escalations.

Plusses Include:

• Experience supporting monoclonal antibodies or other large molecule biologics.
• Technology transfer experience from development through to commercial manufacturing.
• Experience supporting PPQ, validation programmes, launch readiness, and commercialisation activities.
• Familiarity with COMET or similar change control and quality management systems.
• Experience working across global manufacturing networks and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical projects supporting product launches, technology transfers, validation programmes, and commercial manufacturing readiness.
• Drive project execution across cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Manage change controls from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Support commercialisation activities by ensuring technical deliverables are executed effectively and on schedule.
• Facilitate collaboration between R&D, Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
• Track project milestones, critical path activities, risks, and escalations while providing regular updates to leadership.
• Support site readiness plans, operational transition activities, and technical implementation strategies.
• Act as a key liaison between global manufacturing locations to ensure successful project execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong technical background within MSAT, biologics manufacturing, or technical operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology transfers and commercial product launches.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Experience owning and driving change control activities.
• Comfortable operating independently while influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
• Experience working within complex global manufacturing environments.