Project Manager I

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Ltd is seeking a Project Manager I in Lexington, KY. This position is responsible for leading project management efforts and serving as the primary contact for clients. You will navigate complex project details, ensuring successful completion while adhering to FDA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field, with solid project management and pharmaceutical experience. Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field required; advanced degree preferred.
• One to three years of Project Management experience desired.
• Minimum two years of previous pharmaceutical industry experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for clients throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead role in determining specific client requirements.
• Manage project scope, critical path, timeline, and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field

Advanced degree

Tools

SmartSheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering end‑to‑end solutions across the drug life cycle. The company serves clients through a globally integrated network in North America, Europe and Asia.

Job Title

Project Manager I

Business

Pharma Solutions

Department

Project Management

Location

Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the Project Manager I is the primary interface with clients regarding existing and potential development projects. The role has cross‑functional responsibility for facilitating and managing completion of all required elements of the project strategy.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Director of Project Management.

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.
• Identify potential problems in meeting commitments and resolve them by working internally first; if not feasible, renegotiate with client.
• 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 (e.g., 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 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 and motivate team members to enact project plans and achieve goals.
• Mentor team members and encourage a 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 an applicable scientific field required; advanced degree preferred.
• One to three years of Project Management experience desired.
• Minimum two 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 ability to understand company policies, SOPs, and Safety/OSHA policies.
• Proficient in use of common office software including SmartSheet (or equivalent), Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management practices: initiating, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling and closeout.
• 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.