Project Manager

QCS Staffing; Ohio; On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Project Manager for a US-based, 12-month contract in Ohio to oversee a life sciences facility build.

You'll manage integrated plans, schedules, cross-functional stakeholders, and change control using tools like Smartsheet, MS Project, and Jira. This role requires strong pharmaceutical external manufacturing experience and leadership on complex programs.

Qualifications

• Strong project management expertise in pharmaceutical external manufacturing.
• Ability to independently develop and execute complex project plans with realistic timelines.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional and cross-company stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PM tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) and dashboards for project visibility.
• Develop, execute, and oversee integrated project plans, schedules and milestones.
• Manage scope and formal change control for timelines, deliverables and resources.
• Support Internal Process Team (IPT) and Joint Process Team (JPT) meetings.
• Integrate LP2 EM project plans with internal Lilly plans and CM plans.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling/Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Project Manager – US, Ohio – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made.

We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Project Manager to support this project and help deliver this world‑class program.

What You’ll Deliver

• Use of project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, dashboards, scorecards, risk registers, decision logs).
• Development, execution, and oversight of integrated project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Scope management and formal change control for timelines, deliverables, and resourcing.
• Support of Internal Process Team (IPT) and Joint Process Team (JPT) meetings.
• Integration of LP2 EM project plans with internal Lilly plans (e.g., BRD, Central TSMS, GQL) and CM operational plans.

What you’ll need

• Strong project management expertise in pharmaceutical external manufacturing environments.
• Ability to independently develop and execute complex project plans with realistic timelines.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional and cross-company stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with root cause analysis and corrective action mindset.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary, let’s talk!