Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Virtual Company; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 59.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Fountain Group in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical projects onsite. You will manage lifecycles, schedules, risks, and ensure cGMP and FDA compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams across QA, Facilities, and Validation.

Ideal candidates hold a science-related Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in GMP environments, with PMP training preferred. This role is a 5-month, 100% onsite contract.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical industry with at least 3 years in GMP project management within manufacturing/operations.
• PMP certification or formal PMP training preferred.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment qualification, validation, and GMP operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment (as listed).

Mansioni

• Lead and manage projects through initiation, planning, implementation and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with milestones and resources.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and risk assessments for projects.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for successful delivery.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA regulations and internal procedures.
• Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, QA, Facilities, Maintenance, Validation, QC, Quality Operations and Materials Mgmt.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams; facilitate meetings and ensure alignment on objectives.
• Support Associate Director of PM with departmental initiatives.
• Contribute to PMO governance, processes, procedures, and templates.

Conoscenze

Project management

GMP knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related

Strumenti

Ultrafiltration systems

CIP systems

Chromatography systems

Reactor tanks

Centrifuges

Filter presses

Descrizione del lavoro

Details for the positionare as follows:

• Location: Los Angeles, CA – 100% onsite
• Rate: 43-47 an hour
• 5-month contract to start

Job Description:

• Lead and manage multiple small to large-scale projects throughout the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, implementation, and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking key milestones, deliverables, resources, and completion dates.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans, risk registers, and risk assessments for medium to large-scale projects.
• Identify potential project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure projects adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, internal procedures, and industry guidelines.
• Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Facilities, Maintenance, Validation, Quality Control, Quality Operations, and Materials Management.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams, facilitating meetings and ensuring alignment on objectives, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Support the Associate Director of Project Management with departmental initiatives and project-related activities.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of Project Management Office (PMO) governance, processes, procedures, and templates.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience within a GMP manufacturing or operations environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal PMP training preferred.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment qualification, validation, and GMP operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment, including: Ultrafiltration systems, Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, Chromatography systems, Reactor tanks, Centrifuges, Filter presses