Senior Project Manager

Engineering-Resource-Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Allentown, United States, to lead pharmaceutical development projects. You will serve as the primary interface with clients and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate should have a BS in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with injectables and GMP manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a CDMO.
• Experience with injectables, ophthalmics, drug implants, and medical devices preferred.
• Experience with CMC development, technology transfer, or GMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interface with external clients and internal teams.
• Execute and complete pharmaceutical development projects.
• Ensure on-time project completion by maintaining detailed timelines.

Skills

Client-facing project management

Communication skills

Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet)

Understanding of FDA regulations

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

BS Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field

Tools

MS Project

SmartSheet

Job description

Responsibilities

• Permanent position for a Senior Project Manager to serve as interface with external clients and internal teams.
• Interface with Formulation, Analytical, Process Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.
• Execute and complete pharmaceutical development projects from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Maintain schedule, budget, and regulatory standards.
• Development of complex drug product formulation and manufacturing.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, translating complex technical requirements into clear actions and project plans.
• Manage client expectations, facilitate regular updates, and maintain high satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver CMC development and manufacturing programs.
• Ensure on-time project completion by developing and maintaining detailed project timelines, critical paths, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget by tracking project financials, managing change orders, and collaborating with business development team.
• Proactively identify risks (e.g., process issues, supply shortages) and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a CDMO.
• Experience with injectables, ophthalmics, drug implants, and medical devices preferred.
• Experience with CMC development, technology transfer, or GMP manufacturing.
• Direct experience in client‑facing project management role.
• Understanding of FDA regulations, drug product formulation, and process development.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is a plus.