Senior Program Manager

ttg Talent Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ttg Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Technical Operations in New Jersey. This role leads cross-functional teams to deploy global technical operations initiatives and drive improvements in manufacturing performance across a multi-site network.

You will translate global strategy into site-level execution for a facility that manufactures and packages solid, liquid, semi-solid, nasal spray, and related dosage forms.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Engineering, or related Life Science/Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience as a process engineer or technical operations leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and testing equipment.
• Experience with generic pharmaceutical operations across solid, liquid, semi-solid, and nasal spray technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global continuous improvement program embedding a high-performance culture across manufacturing operations.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities across all cross-functional departments.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving using Lean principles.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Materials Management, and Engineering to establish shared goals and meaningful KPIs.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve and sustain product robustness and process reliability.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and waste across manufacturing and testing processes — then lead the work to eliminate them.
• Implement best practices for process optimization across all organizational levels; identify inefficiencies that drive unnecessary cost.
• Conduct value stream mapping, risk assessments, and FMEA on business processes; develop risk communication and mitigation strategies.
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, providing daily direction to ensure technical operations initiatives are executed on plan.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key stakeholders on assigned initiatives.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project management tools.
• Track project progress to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage budget tracking and facilitate reconciliation of services against scopes of work.
• Serve as a liaison between the global network of manufacturing sites, sharing best practices and continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Pharma process engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Process Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Program Manager, Pharmaceutical Technical Operations

Location: New Brunswick area, New Jersey

Scheduele: Full-time Monday-Friday

Type of work: On-site

Type of contract: Direct Hire

Salary: Competitive compensation, based on experience

Position Summary

This Program Manager, Technical Operations reports directly to the Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology and serves as the operational backbone for a mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in New Jersey. The role leads cross-functional teams to deploy global technical operations initiatives, streamline processes across a multi-site network, and drive measurable improvements in manufacturing performance.

This is not a background role. The person in this seat is the driving force behind scientifically sound, data-driven change — translating global strategy into site-level execution across a facility that manufactures and packages solid, powder, semi-solid, nasal spray, and liquid dosage form pharmaceuticals. If you are energized by solving complex operational problems and building the systems that prevent them from recurring, this is the work.

What You Will Do

• Champion and implement a global continuous improvement program, embedding a high-performance culture across manufacturing operations.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities across all cross-functional departments.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving using Lean principles.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Materials Management, and Engineering to establish shared goals and meaningful KPIs.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve and sustain product robustness and process reliability.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and waste throughout manufacturing and testing processes — then lead the work to eliminate them.
• Implement best practices for process optimization across all organizational levels; identify inefficiencies that drive unnecessary cost.
• Conduct value stream mapping, risk assessments, and FMEA on business processes; develop risk communication and mitigation strategies.
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, providing daily direction to ensure technical operations initiatives are executed on plan.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key stakeholders on assigned initiatives.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project management tools.
• Track project progress to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage budget tracking and facilitate reconciliation of services against scopes of work.
• Serve as a liaison between the global network of manufacturing sites, sharing best practices and continuous improvement tools.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Engineering, or a related Life Science or Engineering discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years of proven experience as a process engineer or technical operations leader in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and testing equipment.
• Experience with generic pharmaceutical operations across solid, liquid, semi-solid, and nasal spray technologies is a meaningful differentiator.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tools; PMP® certification preferred.

Core Skills

• Process Excellence

ttg Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruiting agency. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test and background check. We maintain a drug- and substance-free workplace to ensure the safety and well‑wellness of all employees.

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