Pharma Project Manager: GMP/CQV & Tech Transfer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Bedford, Ohio is seeking a Project Manager to develop and manage plans across multiple projects, with a focus on technology transfer and new product introductions for aseptic manufacturing.

You will collaborate with domestic and international teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, ensure GMP, EHS, and quality systems alignment, and drive timely delivery across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, science, or equivalent related work experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in project management and/or GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments, with pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, FDA guidelines, and pharmaceutical or other industry practices.
• Experience using project management tools to develop and maintain schedules, with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Experience of project management principles, including planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and project governance.
• Experience of technology transfer/NPI processes and/or construction, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage work packages within larger initiatives and lead small- to medium-scale projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, including milestones, dependencies, critical path, resource requirements, and progress tracking.
• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, technical requirements, resource needs, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation/Technical Services, Supply Chain, Regulatory, R&D, EHS, and external vendors or contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project plans and execution activities align with GMP requirements, quality systems, EHS expectations, site procedures, and applicable compliance standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, scope changes, costs, and key decisions, driving timely resolution and escalating to management as appropriate.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, and routine status reviews; communicate schedules, progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and utilize appropriate project management tools, spreadsheets, process maps, performance metrics, and reporting methods to monitor execution and successful completion of short- and long-term goals.

Skills

Project management

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Bedford, Ohio is seeking a Project Manager to develop and manage plans across multiple projects, with a focus on technology transfer and new product introductions for aseptic manufacturing.

You will collaborate with domestic and international teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, ensure GMP, EHS, and quality systems alignment, and drive timely delivery across the project lifecycle.