Tech Transfer Project Manager – Pharma/Life Sciences

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Paid volunteerism

PTO up to 104 hours/year

Wellness time off

Paid holidays

Pay based on experience

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead technology transfer projects and manage ongoing Commercial Supply and Life Cycle Management in a fully onsite environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, defining scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables while maintaining project data in SmartSheet. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field and at least 4 years in Pharma/Biotech with GMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences or related field.
• 4 years related work experience in Pharma/Biotech/Life Sciences or similarly regulated industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SmartSheet or similar PM software.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, or CMC regulatory environment.
• Training or education in project management or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Regulatory knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing with GMPs, change control, risk management and quality by design.
• Direct work experience in project management capacity, specifically with tech transfer of products into a sterile manufacturing facility.
• Customer facing experience in pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for technology transfer, commercial supply, and lifecycle management (LCM) projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, timelines, risks, and success criteria.
• Manage change controls, tech transfer plans, and project documentation.
• Oversee execution of commercial supply agreements and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate resources and deliverables across multiple departments.
• Facilitate project meetings, agendas, action items, and meeting minutes.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and escalation.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Identify, resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion.
• Build strong client relationships, manage expectations, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support customer visits and maintain flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships.
• Assists with the professional development of the Project Managers and Associate Project Managers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Customer-facing

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Tools

SmartSheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead technology transfer projects and manage ongoing Commercial Supply and Life Cycle Management in a fully onsite environment.

You will serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, defining scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables while maintaining project data in SmartSheet. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field and at least 4 years in Pharma/Biotech with GMP