Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Pharmaceutical Project Manager for our Bloemfontein office to lead key development and commercialization initiatives. You will manage end-to-end projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and GMP-compliant execution while coordinating R&D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and marketing.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in a scientific or business field (Master's/MBA preferred) and at least 5 years in pharma project management, with a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or business field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record in drug development or commercialization projects.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain from discovery to market.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Pharmaceutical Project Manager to lead key development and commercialization initiatives from their Bloemfontein office. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and marketing, to achieve project milestones and strategic objectives, driving success in a critical role within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or business field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex drug development or commercialization projects.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, from discovery to market.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant retirement plan contributions.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic work environment with opportunities to career growth.
• Chance to lead impactful projects in pharmaceutical innovation.