KBI: US - Project Manager

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the GxP project portfolio at the CMF. The role reports to the Site Head and drives PM best practices, governance, and training across projects, ensuring alignment with site objectives and efficiency improvements.

The position requires a BS/BA and 10+ years in project management, including GxP operations and biomanufacturing experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS/BA degree.
• 10+ years of total experience including at least 4 years in project management.
• 4 years GxP operations (MSAT, Manufacturing, or Engineering).
• 2 years biomanufacturing experience.
• 2 years in supervisory role with direct reports.
• Experience in Tech Transfer, NPI, Ops Readiness.
• CapEx experience and budget development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, track, and ensure proper management of all major projects within the facility.
• Provide direct PM leadership or assistance for specific projects as required.
• Collaborate with OpEx and site leaders in Project Portfolio Governance.
• Improve PM capability through coaching, training, and standardization of best practices.

Skills

PMP certification

LEAN certification

Budget development

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job summary

The Senior (Sr.) Project Manager will report to the Site Head of KBI’s Commercial Manufacturing Facility (CMF) or designee in North Carolina. The Sr. Project Manager will oversee the project portfolio associated with GxP operations of the facility. They will track progress of all major projects, provide direct project management (PM) assistance as required, and create efficiencies through training and standardization of best PM practices.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee, track, and ensure the proper management of all major projects within the facility. These include Process and system improvements Facility and equipment capital projects Functional area GxP projects Technology Transfer/New Product Info/Ops Readiness Provide direct PM leadership or assistance for specific projects as required. Manage key strategic projects aligned with site strategic objectives. Participate in site Project Portfolio Governance meetings. Improve PM capability of the site through coaching, training, and standardization of best PM practices.

Responsibility

Oversee, track, and ensure the proper management of all major projects. Provide direct PM leadership or assistance for specific projects as required. Collaborate with OpEx and other site leaders in effective Project Portfolio Governance. Improve PM capability of the site through coaching, training, and standardization of best PM practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of B.S./B.A. degree.
• 10+ years’ experience to include minimum of 4 years project management
• 4 years GxP operations (MSAT, Mfg., or Eng)
• 2 years biomanufacturing
• 2 years in supervisory role with direct report(s)
• Experience required Tech Transfer, NPI, Ops Readiness Process improvement Business systems implementation
• Experience preferred CapEx PMP certification Budget development and management LEAN certification Expertise with MS Project Strong problem-solving capacity & conflict resolution Results driven Strong communication and presentation skills

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

At KBI, we are constantly seeking to improve our team with accomplished individuals who share in our commitment to serve our clients as they seek to advance important medicines to the patients who need them.

We offer our employees a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment along with the opportunity for career advancement through the development of one’s technical skills. At KBI, employees work in a collaborative, team environment, where sharing knowledge and expertise with one another is strongly encouraged.

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