Pharma Project Lead — Client-Facing & cGMP

Lucas James Talent Partners; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodstock Sterile Solutions in Woodstock, IL is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical projects supporting new product development within our facility. This role manages drug development projects from feasibility through pre-commercialization, oversees tech transfers, and serves as the primary client contact, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, 5+ years in pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical development and project management.
• Experience managing client-facing projects in CDMO/CMO environments.
• Deep understanding of cGMP standards and FDA/ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project timelines using MS Project, including task planning and deliverables tracking.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle, ensuring milestones and client commitments are met.
• Coordinate internal teams and client stakeholders to drive project execution and communication.
• Identify risks, anticipate delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, plans, and status reports.
• Track deliverables, project health, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Facilitate meetings with agendas and follow-ups.
• Manage project-related contracts and requests.
• Serve as primary liaison for customers, ensuring strong communication.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional

Documentation

MS Office

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Woodstock Sterile Solutions in Woodstock, IL is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical projects supporting new product development within our facility. This role manages drug development projects from feasibility through pre-commercialization, oversees tech transfers, and serves as the primary client contact, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, 5+ years in pharmaceutical