Project Specialist

Planet Pharma; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Vacaville, CA seeks a Project Administrator to support Technology Transfer and CAPEX by managing Change Controls from initiation to closure.

You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals, compliant documentation, and on-time deliverables in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Quality, Business, or related discipline.
• 2+ years in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or GMP-regulated industries.
• Experience with eQMS and Change Control platforms (Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Change Controls across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Schedule meetings, track actions, and report status.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and audit-ready records.

Skills

Change Control

Quality Systems

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Veeva

TrackWise

MasterControl

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Administrator supports Technology Transfer and CAPEX projects by managing and coordinating Change Controls from initiation through closure. This role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure changes are executed compliantly, approvals are obtained on schedule, and project deliverables are completed on time. The Project Administrator serves as a key driver of Change Control execution, timeline management, and team coordination within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Change Control Management

• Own and manage Change Controls supporting Technology Transfer projects.
• Drive Change Controls through the full lifecycle, ensuring timely completion of actions, approvals, and implementation activities.
• Monitor timelines, identify risks or delays, and escape issues as needed.
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to support successful change implementation.

2. Project Administration & Coordination

• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Support Project Managers with project planning, status tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular updates on project and Change Control status.
• Assist with project reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communications.

3. Compliance & Execution

• Ensure Change Controls and project documentation comply with site procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records.
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
• Drive accountability across stakeholder groups to meet project timelines and business objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other GMP-regulated industries.
• Experience managing or coordinating Change Controls in a complex regulated environment.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Change Control platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar systems is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of Change Control processes and quality systems.
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive actions to completion across cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain compliant documentation.

Preferred Background

• Quality Assurance
• Compliance / Quality Systems
• Biotech or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Engineering or Validation
• Technology Transfer Support
• Project Administration or Project Coordination

Pay ranges between 32-42/hr based on experience