Remote Pharma Project Lead - Deliver Impactful Medicines

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager in South Africa. You will plan, execute, and close key pharmaceutical initiatives, leading cross-functional teams virtually to meet scope, timelines, and budget.

The role demands a strong understanding of clinical development lifecycles, regulatory expectations, and the ability to drive projects in a fully remote environment. A degree in a scientific field or Business Admin is required, with PMP/masters seen as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry) or Business Administration.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of pharmaceutical projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage cross-functional teams with clear communication in a remote setting.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track expenditures and ensure adherence to budget constraints.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or Business Administration

Master's degree or PMP certification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager in South Africa. You will plan, execute, and close key pharmaceutical initiatives, leading cross-functional teams virtually to meet scope, timelines, and budget.

The role demands a strong understanding of clinical development lifecycles, regulatory expectations, and the ability to drive projects in a fully remote environment. A degree in a scientific field or Business Admin is required, with PMP/masters seen as a plus.