Sr Project Manager - Life Science

TTE Staffing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TTE Staffing seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, regulatory-focused initiatives across pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and other manufacturing settings in Indianapolis. You will drive operational readiness, startup support, and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in regulated industries, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a proven ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, engineering, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously in highly regulated environments.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocations.
• Drive project execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
• Track progress, resolve issues, and communicate status updates to key stakeholders.
• Support organizations preparing for facility startups, manufacturing readiness, expansion projects, and operational transitions.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks before startup and implementation.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and leadership teams.
• Lead initiatives focused on efficiency, process improvement, and operational performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Life Sciences/Operations/Business)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

CQV knowledge

GMP experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other regulated manufacturing environments.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects involving operational readiness, facility startup, manufacturing operations, process improvement, technology transfer, quality systems, and operational excellence programs.

The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, drive execution, and successfully guide organizations through critical business and operational transitions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously in highly regulated environments.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocations.
• Drive project execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
• Track progress, resolve issues, and communicate status updates to key stakeholders.

Operational Readiness & Startup Support

• Support organizations preparing for facility startups, manufacturing readiness, expansion projects, and operational transitions.
• Ensure people, processes, systems, and documentation are prepared for successful execution and sustained performance.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks before startup and implementation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and leadership teams.
• Build consensus and drive accountability toward project milestones and deliverables.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives focused on efficiency, process improvement, and operational performance.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies where appropriate.
• Establish metrics and performance indicators to measure project success and operational outcomes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and project sponsors.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and risk assessments to executive stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships across client organizations and project teams.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, engineering, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience supporting GMP-regulated environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Consulting experience within life sciences or technical industries.
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV), technology transfer, or operational readiness initiatives.

Desired Background

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Biotechnology operations
• Medical device manufacturing
• Operational Readiness
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvement
• Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV)
• Facility Startup & Ramp-Up
• Technology Transfer

  What Makes You Successful

  • You are a proactive leader who can navigate ambiguity and drive results.
  • You excel at building relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
  • You can effectively influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex business challenges.

  Additional Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as project needs require.
  • Flexibility to support project schedules and client deliverables.