Project Manager (Validation)

Real Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Real Staffing is looking for a Project Manager for a 12-month contract to support critical initiatives in a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization. This role involves managing project schedules and coordinating activities across multiple teams to achieve commercial readiness for a large-scale facility.

The ideal candidate should have 1-7 years of relevant experience in biopharma or regulated manufacturing, along with strong project management fundamentals and exceptional communication skills. This role offers valuable exposure to complex capital projects.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience in regulated manufacturing or biopharma sector.
• 1+ years of project management experience preferred.
• Experience in CQV, validation, or manufacturing operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and milestones for facility initiatives.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.
• Track and communicate project risks and dependencies.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

MBA or formal project management training

Job description

Project Manager (Validation) | 12 Month Contract

We’re currently supporting a leading biologics manufacturing organization that is continuing to expand one of the largest and most advanced biopharmaceutical production campuses in North America. Following significant investment in a multi-phase facility buildout, the site is entering a critical stage focused on commercial readiness, operational ramp-up, and long-term manufacturing excellence. As part of this effort, the organization is seeking a Project Manager to support commissioning, qualification, validation, and clean utility-related initiatives across the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid career project management professional looking to gain exposure to large-scale capital projects, cross-functional leadership, and high-visibility manufacturing operations within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables for critical facility and process initiatives
• Coordinate activities across multiple cross‑functional stakeholder groups
• Run and participate in daily project meetings and status updates
• Support senior project leadership in driving project execution and meeting business objectives
• Track and communicate project risks, dependencies, and escalation items
• Present project updates to site leadership and other key stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between engineering, validation, manufacturing, quality, and operational teams
• Support activities associated with commercial readiness and facility startup efforts

Desired Background

• 1–7 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing, engineering, validation, or process engineer function, within the biopharma sector
• 1+ years of demonstrated project management experience preferred
• MBA or formal project management training is advantageous
• Experience supporting CQV, validation, process engineering, capital projects, utilities, construction, or manufacturing operations is highly desirable
• Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) experience is a plus but not required

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will possess strong project management fundamentals coupled with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Key traits include:

• Executive presence and professional demeanor
• Ability to confidently facilitate meetings and lead discussions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across multiple departments
• Strong attention to detail and schedule management
• Comfortable escalating issues and driving resolution

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.