Associate Director, Project Management – Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC)

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead CMC product development through First in Human to transfer to supply. You will guide integrated plans, drive cross-functional teams, and manage complex portfolios with strong stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management for drug/vaccine development, PMP certification preferred, and residency in the United States or Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related role required
• Experience planning and executing strategies for drug/vaccine product registration and commercialization/life-cycle management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to translate knowledge and expertise to other development teams and areas
• No visa sponsorship
• United States and Puerto Rico residency required

Responsibilities

• Lead project management efforts for CMC product development from First in Human through Transfer to Supply
• Manage end-to-end CMC development projects, including projects of significant complexity
• Drive cross-functional teams and lead by influence to develop strategies and ensure execution
• Guide creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans
• Develop CMC strategies optimized for the portfolio
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information
• Integrate activities across key functional areas and proactively identify risks
• Communicate project information to team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders
• Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
• Guide teams through corporate governance and business requirements
• Lead key team meetings, create agendas, ensure participation, provide project management insights, and follow up on progress
• Participate in CIPM and GPAM departmental initiatives and workstreams
• Mentor, coach, and oversee Specialist and Senior Specialist project managers
• Support multiple projects with team management, stakeholder management, and governance preparation

Job description

• Lead project management efforts for CMC product development from First in Human through Transfer to Supply
• Manage end-to-end CMC development projects, including projects of significant complexity
• Drive cross-functional teams and lead by influence to develop strategies and ensure execution
• Guide creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans
• Develop CMC strategies optimized for the portfolio
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information
• Integrate activities across key functional areas and proactively identify risks
• Communicate project information to team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders
• Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
• Guide teams through corporate governance and business requirements
• Lead key team meetings, create agendas, ensure participation, provide project management insights, and follow up on progress
• Participate in CIPM and GPAM departmental initiatives and workstreams
• Mentor, coach, and oversee Specialist and Senior Specialist project managers
• Support multiple projects with team management, stakeholder management, and governance preparation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related role required
• Experience planning and executing strategies for drug/vaccine product registration and commercialization/life-cycle management
• Ability to translate knowledge and expertise to other development teams and areas
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to appropriately raise issues to teams and management
• Ability to keep team members, departmental colleagues, and management apprised of project status and issues
• Ability to serve as a resource for colleagues and program teams
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and networks
• Ability to foster cooperation and use differing perspectives to generate ideas
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD) preferred
• Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal project management coursework/training strongly preferred
• No visa sponsorship
• United States and Puerto Rico residency required
• Valid driving license not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management for CMC product development, including strategy planning, execution, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in managing complex projects, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• CMC Product Development
• Drug/Vaccine Product Registration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Identification
• Project Scheduling
• Governance Preparation

Soft Skills

• Strong Oral Communication
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Collaborative Work
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Flexibility in Dynamic Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

• CMC Development
• Life-Cycle Management
• First in Human
• Integrated Project Plans
• Corporate Governance