Remote Tech Transfer Manager: Sterile Projects

Argenta; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Shawnee, KS. The role guides complex pharmaceutical development and commercialization, serving as the hub between customers and internal technical teams to ensure compliant, efficient program progression.

You will oversee sterile tech transfer programs, drive readiness reviews, and coordinate cross‑functional teams spanning manufacturing, QA/QC, regulatory affairs, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of project management or technical experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, with 3+ years directly managing sterile tech transfer programs.
• Experience managing a concurrent portfolio of projects with prioritization and financial accountability.
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing processes, fill‑finish operations, or lyophilization tech transfers.
• CDMO or multi‑site transfer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end tech transfer projects for sterile products from originator sites into Argenta's manufacturing network.
• Develop and own detailed tech transfer plans with milestones, risk registers, regulatory timelines, and batch scheduling.
• Coordinate transfer deliverables including process characterization, analytical transfer, cleaning validation, and validation activities.
• Drive readiness reviews to ensure site and product launch readiness.
• Identify and resolve risks related to sterile process complexity, contamination control, and supply continuity.
• Manage concurrent portfolio of sterile tech transfer and lifecycle programs across clients and projects.
• Provide portfolio‑level reporting with visibility of progress, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Project management

Sterile manufacturing

Cross‑functional leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science/chemistry/engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Argenta is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Shawnee, KS. The role guides complex pharmaceutical development and commercialization, serving as the hub between customers and internal technical teams to ensure compliant, efficient program progression.

You will oversee sterile tech transfer programs, drive readiness reviews, and coordinate cross‑functional teams spanning manufacturing, QA/QC, regulatory affairs, and supply chain.