Senior Validation Project Manager

CAI; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

24 days of paid time off

ESOP/401(k) – 15% company contribution

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid long-term disability

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Princeton, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead teams on life-science projects with budgets of $1MM or more. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bio-pharma systems and demonstrate excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Comprehensive health insurance, 24 days of paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a 15% company contribution are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in commissioning and qualifying bio-pharma systems equipment and systems.
• Experience with risk assessments, qualification protocols, commissioning plans/test scripts, and summary reports.
• Three or more years serving as a program or project manager for life-science projects with budgets of $1MM+.

Responsibilities

• Show direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget for project experience.
• Lead budget review meetings and daily huddles with the team.
• Write protocols and support the team executing in the field.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Problem-solving

Customer service focus

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS in a science or engineering field

Tools

Project management software tools

Job description

Position Description

Our project managers are technical leads first, with a strong background in CQV strategy, development, and field execution. We look for culture fit above all – our people are our most important asset, and great people make great teams! Our ideal project manager will have experience managing projects of $1m or more, and have managed teams of at least 6-8 engineers and consultants on defined scopes of work.

Responsibilities

A successful CAI PM will need to show direct responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget for project experience. On any given day, you might be leading a budget review meeting, leading a daily huddle with your team, reviewing a summary report, writing a protocol, or supporting your team executing in the field. The CAI project manager typically reports to either a client manager or an area manager. Desktop PMs need not apply!

Requirements

• BS in a science or engineering field or equivalent experience
• 8–12 years of experience commissioning and qualifying bio‑pharma systems equipment and systems
• Experience with risk assessments, qualification protocols, commissioning plans/test scripts and summary reports
• Experience with CIP/SIP
• Excellent skill in leading teams to perform complex tasks under pressure
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Proficient and experienced with various project management software tools
• Customer‑service focused
• Three (3) or more years serving as a program or project manager for life‑science projects with budgets of $1MM+; demonstrated success in leading your team to achieve defined goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Other Requirements

• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Able to work (paid) overtime
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• 24 days of paid time off
• ESOP/401(k) – 15% company contribution (US only)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability

Equal Opportunity Employment

This company is an equal‑opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all, our employees, our customers, and the broader society. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Act / Fair Chance Ordinance.

Additional Information

Average base salary range (not including benefits, and potential overtime and/or cost of living adjustment). This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties.