Sterile Tech Transfer Lead - Remote-Eligible

Argenta; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Shawnee, KS. This role is remote eligible with monthly travel to the Shawnee site required.

The Project Manager guides complex pharmaceutical development and commercialization initiatives from early planning through sustained supply, acting as the coordination hub between customers and internal technical teams. Responsibilities include leading sterile tech transfer projects, developing detailed plans, tracking deliverables, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of project management or technical experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, with a minimum of 3 years directly managing sterile product tech transfer programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing a concurrent portfolio of projects, including prioritization, resource balancing, and financial accountability.
• Demonstrated experience with aseptic manufacturing processes, fill-finish operations, or lyophilization technology transfers.
• Prior CDMO or multi-site transfer experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across manufacturing operations, MS&T, QA/QC, regulatory affairs, supply chain, procurement, and engineering.
• Coordinate and track tech transfer deliverables including process characterization, analytical method transfer, cleaning validation, process validation and sterility assurance.
• Drive readiness reviews to ensure site and product launch readiness.
• Manage a concurrent portfolio of sterile tech transfer and lifecycle programs, balancing scope, resource, and schedule across clients and projects.
• Own project budgets from initiation through close-out and ensure accurate forecasting and cost tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating requirements into detailed executable plans and aligning with Argenta's capabilities.

Skills

Tech Transfer Leadership

Portfolio Management

Sterile Manufacturing

Project Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science

Chemistry

Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Job description

Argenta is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Shawnee, KS. This role is remote eligible with monthly travel to the Shawnee site required.

The Project Manager guides complex pharmaceutical development and commercialization initiatives from early planning through sustained supply, acting as the coordination hub between customers and internal technical teams. Responsibilities include leading sterile tech transfer projects, developing detailed plans, tracking deliverables, and ensuring