Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,523,000 - 2,538,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Generous paid time off

Remote work setup support

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager to join a leading global pharmaceutical company. This fully remote role oversees planning, execution, and delivery of complex drug development projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and compliance with quality standards across cross‑functional teams.

As a remote-first organization, you will lead diverse, international teams, mitigate risks, and drive continuous process improvements, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, MBA, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive PM experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record managing complex drug development projects.
• In-depth knowledge of drug development, regulatory affairs, and GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of pharmaceutical development projects.
• Define scope, goals, timelines, and resource needs.
• Develop detailed budgets and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including R&D, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, marketing.
• Identify risks, issues, dependencies and track progress for stakeholders.

Skills

PMP certification

Pharma project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

MS Project

Jira

Remote team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager to join a leading global pharmaceutical company. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to manage complex drug development projects from anywhere. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of critical pharmaceutical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of pharmaceutical development processes, and the ability to lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams. As a remote-first role, we foster an environment of trust and accountability, empowering our project managers to excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of pharmaceutical development projects from concept to launch.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication among cross-functional project teams, including R&D, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Track project progress and provide regular status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and company policies.
• Manage external vendors and contractors as required.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex pharmaceutical development projects.
• In-depth knowledge of drug development processes, regulatory affairs, and GxP requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead teams effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional and international teams is essential.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings, and generous paid time off. Our client provides a robust technological infrastructure to support remote work and invests heavily in employee professional development. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead high-impact projects in the pharmaceutical sector, contributing to groundbreaking advancements from your home office, anywhere in the world. This role, near Sandton, Gauteng, ZA , offers unparalleled career growth and flexibility.