Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – API Manufacturing

Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd.; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

HSA contributions

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead client-facing API programs at the Coventry, Rhode Island site. The role spans development through GMP manufacturing, tech transfer, and commercial production, requiring strong cross-functional leadership and excellent stakeholder management.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a chemistry/engineering discipline with 7+ years in pharma API, plus 3+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years in the pharmaceutical API/small-molecule industry.
• 3+ years of formal project management experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex schedules, priorities, risks, and deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including client interaction.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead API development, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing project planning and execution.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules with milestones, dependencies, and forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Chemistry, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Establish clear deliverables, ownership, and readiness gates throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor risks, drive mitigations, and manage change orders with Finance and BD.
• Serve as primary client contact and support governance/meetings.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Scheduling & planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Position: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – API Manufacturing

Salary Range: $100k – 140k

Location: Coventry, RI (On-site)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

Pharmaron is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead client-facing API programs at our Coventry, Rhode Island site.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex small-molecule programs across the development lifecycle-from early-phase development and clinical supply through technology transfer, GMP manufacturing, process validation, and commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API development, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing project planning and execution.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, critical paths, resource assumptions, and forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Process Chemistry, Manufacturing, Analytical/QC, QA, Supply Chain, EHS, Regulatory, Finance, and Business Development.
• Establish clear deliverables, ownership, decision points, and readiness gates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify schedule, capacity, and execution risks early and drive mitigation, escalation, and recovery plans.
• Serve as a key project contact for clients and support project governance and status meetings.
• Communicate timelines, progress, risks, and potential solutions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own project scope, budgets, milestone commitments, and forecasts.
• Assess the impact of scope changes and coordinate change orders in partnership with Finance and Business Development.
• Support proposals and RFPs by developing realistic schedules, assumptions, and resource requirements.
• Track and report project KPIs through site dashboards and quarterly reviews.
• Support cross-site project execution and project closeout, including lessons learned.
• Contribute to project management standards, templates, planning processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide project management support for site CAPEX and capability projects as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, EHS, DEA, site SOPs, and applicable training requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical API/small-molecule industry.
• 3+ years of formal project management experience.
• Experience supporting programs across multiple stages of the API lifecycle, including early-phase development, PPQ/process validation, and commercial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and manage complex schedules, priorities, risks, and deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to work directly with clients and internal technical teams.
• PMP or equivalent formal project management certification is highly desirable.

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.