Operational Readiness Project Leader - Life Sciences

CAI; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage

24 days of Paid Time Off

ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Long Term Disability

Job summary

CAI, a leading employee-owned professional services company, seeks an Operational Readiness Project Manager to oversee and drive readiness programs that ensure seamless operational performance. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and fostering continuous improvement in FDA-regulated environments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, extensive experience in life sciences, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a program/project manager on life science projects ($1MM+).
• 8+ years in GMP-regulated operations with 5+ years leading readiness/start-up/OE transformations.
• Proven multi-site or multi-client portfolio experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness objectives.
• Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1–3 client engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

Skills

Consulting & Facilitation

Project Execution

Continuous Improvement

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field

PMI PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

Project management software tools

Job description

CAI, a leading employee-owned professional services company, seeks an Operational Readiness Project Manager to oversee and drive readiness programs that ensure seamless operational performance. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and fostering continuous improvement in FDA-regulated environments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, extensive experience in life sciences, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.