Project Manager I

Resilience; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) with company match

Healthcare package (medical, dental, V

Job summary

Resilience in West Chester, OH seeks a Project Manager I to coordinate client-facing projects within a CDMO setting. You will plan, track schedules, and lead cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Development to meet milestones.

The role emphasizes communication, risk tracking, and change management, with exposure to tech transfer and clinical to commercial manufacturing. 2–4 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of project coordination/management in biotech/pharma/CDMO.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects from initiation through completion with timelines.
• Develop schedules, logs, and status reports; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate client meetings and provide ongoing updates and risk management.
• Support technical transfer, manufacturing readiness, and change control.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Biotech/pharma CDMO experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

## Project Manager IApply: USA - OH - West Chester: Full time: Posted Today: R-107200A career at Resilience is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to change the future.Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.For more information, please visit www.resilience.com**Brief Job Descriptio**nThe Project Manager I (PM I) is responsible for supporting and managing client-facing projectswithin a drug contract manufacturing organization (CDMO). This role serves as a key point ofcoordination between clients and internal cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones,deliverables, and timelines are achieved.The Project Manager I (PM I) manages projects of moderate complexity and supports technicaltransfer, development, manufacturing, and supply chain activities throughout the projectlifecycle. Working under general direction, the PM I develops project plans, tracks schedules,facilitates communication, and proactively identifies project risks.The Project Manager I (PM I) contributes to customer satisfaction by building productive clientrelationships and ensuring effective collaboration among technical, quality, manufacturing, andcommercial teams.**Job Responsibilities****Project Execution & Coordination**o Manage assigned client projects from initiation through completion.o Develop and maintain project timelines, action item logs, and status reports.o Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T,**Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development teams**o Ensure project deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and scope.o Support technical transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.• Client Engagement & Relationship Managemento Serve as the day-to-day client contact for assigned programs.o Facilitate routine project meetings and provide project status updates.o Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project progress, risks, andkey milestones.o Support preparation of client presentations and project review meetings.**Cross-Functional Team Coordination**o Coordinate activities across multiple functional groups to ensure alignment andexecution of project objectives.o Drive accountability for assigned action items and project commitments.o Escalate issues, resource constraints, and timeline risks as appropriate• Financial & Schedule Managemento Maintain project schedules and monitor milestone performance.o Support budget tracking, purchase requests, and project forecasting activities.o Assist with change order documentation and monitoring project scope changes.**Risk & Change Management**o Identify project risks and issues and support development of mitigation plans.o Track project changes and ensure appropriate communication to stakeholders.o Escalate significant risks and delays in a timely manner.**Quality & Compliance**o Ensure adherence to GMP, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.o Maintain project documentation consistent with company procedures**Education and Experience****Minimum Requirements**o Previous experience in project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, oroperations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or relatedindustries.o Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.o Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.o Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, orequivalent.o Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.**Preferred Background**o 2–4 years of project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, oroperations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or relatedindustries.o Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, orrelated discipline.o Experience working in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization(CDMO) and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO).o Experience supporting technical transfer, clinical manufacturing, or commercialmanufacturing programs.o PMP certification or project management training.o Familiarity with drug development lifecycle from clinical through commercialmanufacturing.**Resilience Physical and Mental Requirements Checklist****Please describe the above and/or any other physical or mental requirements:****See job description. Does the job require:**☒ Specific visual skills (i.e., extensive reading or computer use, normal color vision,depth perception, or visual acuity)• Interpreting sounds and associated meanings at volume levels consistent with interpersonal orgroup conversations; interpreting letters and numbers when viewed on a computer screen,monitor, reports and other documents; identifying and distinguishing colors; seeing with 20/20(or better) vision, with or without correction.***Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.***Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $80,000.00 - $121,250.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.