Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remoto; ZAR 850.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote-first culture

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager to lead critical drug development projects from discovery through regulatory submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources in a remote-first environment, driving milestones across geographies.

The role requires a master's degree in a scientific discipline or MBA, plus 5+ years of pharma PM experience and PMP certification preferred.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or MBA.
• PMP certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical project management.
• Proven ability to manage remote cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.

Mansioni

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project milestones are met.
• Track project progress, prepare regular status reports, and communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP) and company standards.
• Manage external vendor relationships and contracts as required for project execution.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Formazione

Master's degree in Pharmacy/Biology/Chemistry or MBA

PMP certification

Strumenti

PM software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategic Remote Pharmaceutical Project Manager to lead critical drug development projects. This role is vital for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the successful progression of pharmaceutical projects from discovery through to regulatory submission. Operating entirely remotely, you will leverage advanced project management methodologies and communication tools to drive project success across distributed teams and geographies. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced project manager to make a significant impact on the pharmaceutical pipeline in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project milestones are met.
• Track project progress, prepare regular status reports, and communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH-GCP) and company standards.
• Manage external vendor relationships and contracts as required for project execution.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry) or an MBA.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical project management, with a strong understanding of drug development processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• The significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• A role in advancing critical pharmaceutical research and development from anywhere, including the Paarl region.