CDMO Project Manager: Lead Cross‑Functional Pharma Programs

Lifecore Biomedical Inc; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 medical plans with HSA

3 weeks PTO

9 holidays + 2 personal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Paid family leave

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Chaska, MN to lead complex client programs within our CDMO. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams and external clients to bring pharmaceutical and medical device products from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, risks, and communications, while ensuring regulatory and quality requirements are met. A strong emphasis on collaboration and stakeholder relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required or preferred.
• 2-5 years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams in technical environments.
• CAPM or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and completion with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for client programs, maintaining alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project documentation for clients and internal teams.
• Drive schedules, milestones, risks, and issue resolution for project success.
• Communicate status and business impacts to clients, teams, and leadership.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

CAPM or PMP certification

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Chaska, MN to lead complex client programs within our CDMO. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams and external clients to bring pharmaceutical and medical device products from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, risks, and communications, while ensuring regulatory and quality requirements are met. A strong emphasis on collaboration and stakeholder relationships is essential.