Director, Project Management

August Bioservices, LLC

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Nashville is seeking a Director of Project Management. This role involves coordinating client programs from preclinical to commercial stages in drug development. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, excellent leadership skills, and experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced CDMO environment. The position requires direct client engagement and operational oversight of multiple projects. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

10+ years managing cross-functional teams in CDMO or pharmaceutical settings.
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and drug development processes.

Responsibilities

Drive operational leadership for customer projects in drug development.
Engage and support new business development opportunities.
Manage a team of PMs assigned to client programs.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Technical comprehension

Communication

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree and/or PMP

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

CRM

Quality Management Systems

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The Director of Project Management coordinates all projects related to client programs spanning across pre-formulation, formulation development, analytical development, cGMP manufacturing and stability studies for drug product development from preclinical to commercial. The Director of Project Management serves as the leader of the project management platform driving continuous improvement, by providing strategic direction, setting clear expectations and employing performance metrics to track delivery against client expectations. This role is accountable for managing our client programs internally and directly engaging with our clients throughout the life of the program. This position requires a scientific background with global expertise in current Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), a comprehensive understanding of the drug development lifecycle and of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing. The CDMO environment is fast-paced and requires an elevated level of multi-tasking skills that is essential to the success of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides operational leadership for customer projects in drug development and manufacturing
Actively engages in and supports new business development opportunities
Ensures timely and effective communication with business partners and leadership teams
Manages a team of PMs who are directly assigned as the primary liaison for specific client programs
Prepares meeting agendas, manages, and leads meetings, tracks action items via meeting minutes, and coordinates team activities through use of project management tools
Develops a communication plan that will ensure alignment amongst the project team, client, internal subject matter experts, and all stakeholders
Fosters a positive client experience and relationship, by providing industry leading customer service
Establishes and manages project scope and work plans
Ensures collaboration with appropriate team members across different functions for driving business decisions and client communication
Manages changes in scope of projects through change orders
Works closely with extended team to ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations and timelines
Manages multiple client projects ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
Accountable for hosting client visits to site. Ensures that all personnel involved with these activities on site are fully briefed regarding the nature of the visit, the customer, and their business interests

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering required; master’s degree and/or PMP preferred.

Experience (10+ years) managing cross-functional teams or projects in a CDMO or pharmaceutical development or manufacturing setting

Knowledge of project management techniques and tools

Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence others

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills, with strong customer-service focus

Strong aptitude for technical comprehension enabling rapid learning in a highly regulated environment

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing

Strong knowledge of FDA regulation/ICH guidelines, U.S. drug development process and project management practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and MS Teams

Proficiency with ERP, CRM, and Quality Management Systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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