Project Manager I

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Project Manager I to serve as the main contact for clients during manufacturing, manage scope, timelines, and budgets, and coordinate with internal teams to meet commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field, 1–3 years in PM, pharma experience, knowledge of cGMP/FDA, and proficiency with SmartSheet, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable scientific field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of Project Management experience.
• Minimum two years of pharmaceutical industry experience; cGMP and FDA knowledge.
• Proficient in SmartSheet, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead role in determining specific client requirements.
• Manage project scope, timeline, and budget across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Finance to obtain project financials and closeouts.
• Identify risks, manage scope changes, and renegotiate commitments when needed.
• Facilitate internal and external meetings and document decisions.
• Monitor progress with variance analysis and report to management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable scientific field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SmartSheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title: Project Manager I

Job Description Business: Pharma Solutions Department: Project Management Location: Lexington

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external clients throughout the manufacturing process
• Lead role in determining specific client requirements.
• Ensure that client expectations are managed and met.
• Negotiate acceptance of scope changes with client.
• Manage project scope, critical path, timeline and budget of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Manage communications such as conference calls and meetings with clients to ensure a positive relationship.
• Maintain detailed meeting minutes for internal and external use and send out as appropriate.
• Establish practical, achievable, realistic timelines/goals with internal and external project teams.
• Identify scope creep and create scope change document with input from appropriate functional groups including business development.
• Responsible for identifying potential problems in meeting commitments
• Resolve potential shortfalls in meeting commitments first by working internally with Piramal Pharma Solutions team so commitment can be made, or if it not feasible, contacting the client as soon as possible to renegotiate a new commitment that they can accept.
• Develop project risk management plan.
• Coordinate with Finance to obtain project financials to hold project close-out meeting.
• Establish and report on essential project metrics (such as variance) and elevate issues/risks to senior and executive management.
• Manage revenue forecast for projects.
• Participate in revenue notification process and complete invoice notifications as required.
• Manage and communicate client needs and expectations to project team.
• Work with Piramal Pharma Solutions employees to ensure that commitments made to clients are realistic and achievable.
• Coordinate with business development and/or client to ensure appropriate information and materials are provided to facilitate kick-off of project.
• Effectively schedule, facilitate and manage team meetings and ensure that proper communication regarding the project is appropriately elevated and distributed.
• Influence/motivate team members to enact project plans and achieve goals.
• Mentor team members and encourage positive team atmosphere.
• Lead projects in alignment with Piramal Pharma Solutions - Lexington/Policies and FDA guidelines.
• Assist in department standardization.
• Provide training to project team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable scientific field required, advanced degree preferred.
• One to three years of Project Management experience desired.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous pharmaceutical industry experience desired, contract manufacturing or contract research organization experience strongly preferred.
• Good working knowledge of cGMP Guidelines and FDA regulations as well as an ability to understand company policies, SOPs, and Safety/OSHA policies
• Proficient in use of common office software including SmartSheet (or equivalent alternate PM software), Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Can demonstrate understanding of project management practices; including project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proactive and able to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations effectively.
• Detail oriented.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the-counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.