External Manufacturing Project Manager, Pharma

Eliassen Group; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an External Manufacturing Project Manager for our F500 Pharma client to lead end-to-end project management of externally manufactured APIs, intermediates, and starting materials for a new facility. The role drives technology transfer, process qualification, batch release, and supply chain alignment to enable on-time commercialization.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional and cross-company teams, use formal change control, and employ MS Project, Jira,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• 3–4+ years minimum of experience in manufacturing operations and technology transfer.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional and cross-company environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis and corrective action mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and oversee integrated end-to-end project plans for External Manufacturing activities.
• Proactively manage scope, risks, issues, and decisions using formal change control and governance.
• Drive on-time, compliant technology transfer and commercialization of externally manufactured products.
• Establish clear accountability across cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Support and coordinate Internal Process Teams and Joint Process Teams.
• Integrate project plans with internal client functions and contract manufacturer plans.
• Strengthen collaboration across technical, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Utilize MS Project, Jira, dashboards, scorecards, risk registers, and decision logs for visibility.
• Provide clear, timely project status updates and metrics to technical teams and leadership.
• Maintain collaboration platforms (MS Teams, SharePoint, Yammer).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization across projects.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SharePoint

Dashboards

Job description

Description:

Our F500 Pharma client is seeking a strong External Manufacturing Project Manager to provide disciplined, end-to-end project management to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of externally manufactured APIs, intermediates, and starting materials for our client’s new manufacturing facility. Programs are expanding as pipeline assets progress from development into clinical and commercial supply, and this Project Manager will play a critical role in leading cross-functional and cross-company project execution across technology transfer, process qualification, batch release, and supply chain activities, enabling on-time commercialization and sustained supply.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and oversee integrated end-to-end project plans for facility’s External Manufacturing activities, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Proactively manage scope, risks, issues, and decisions using formal change control and governance processes.
• Drive on-time, compliant technology transfer and commercialization of externally manufactured products.
• Establish clear accountability across cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Support and coordinate Internal Process Teams (IPTs) and Joint Process Teams (JPTs).
• Integrate facility’s External Manufacturing project plans with internal client functions and contract manufacturer operational plans.
• Strengthen collaboration across technical, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to support batch release, shipment, and supply continuity.
• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, dashboards, scorecards, risk registers, and decision logs to improve visibility and predictability.
• Provide clear, timely project status updates and metrics to technical teams and leadership.
• Maintain collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Yammer).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization across the facility's External Manufacturing projects.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and execution discipline.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Science, Engineering, or a Project Management–related discipline with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Advanced Degree Preferred.
• Strong Project Management expertise within pharmaceutical external manufacturing environments
• 3–4+ years minimum of experience in manufacturing operations, technology transfer
• Demonstrated experience working in team-based, cross-functional environments. Proven experience managing cross-functional and cross-company stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a root cause analysis and corrective action mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and leadership audiences
• High adaptability and effectiveness in fast-paced, multi-priority environments.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Science, Engineering, or a Project Management–related discipline with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Advanced Degree Preferred.