Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Generous annual leave

Bonuses based on performance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager to drive key initiatives within their drug development pipeline. This fully remote role requires coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks to ensure on-time delivery within budget and scope.

You will lead virtual R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing teams, uphold regulatory standards, and communicate with stakeholders to keep projects aligned and progressing in a dynamic remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry) or Business Administration.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of proven experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex drug development or R&D projects.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of pharmaceutical projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate virtual, cross-functional project teams (e.g., R&D, regulatory, manufacturing).
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or Business Administration

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

PM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager to drive key initiatives within their drug development pipeline. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful completion of pharmaceutical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope. This includes managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in an independent, remote setting and possesses a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of pharmaceutical projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate virtual, cross-functional project teams (e.g., R&D, regulatory, manufacturing).
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry) or Business Administration.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of proven experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex drug development or R&D projects.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave and performance-based bonuses.
• Access to online professional development resources and training.
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking pharmaceutical innovations from the comfort of your home.