Remote Senior Project Manager — Drug Development Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead drug development programs in a fully remote setting. You will oversee all stages from discovery to regulatory submission, ensuring timely delivery within budget and high quality.

The role requires senior leadership and strong cross-functional collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in pharmaceutical project management, deep lifecycle knowledge, and experience navigating FDA/EMA guidance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pharmaceutical project management, with drug development focus.
• Strong knowledge of development lifecycle and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in complex drug development projects from concept to submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams through all phases of drug development.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and manage issues.
• Ensure effective communication among teams, stakeholders, and partners.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Regulatory understanding

Remote collaboration

Agile

Waterfall

PMP (desirable)

Education

Master's degree in a scientific discipline

PhD in related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead drug development programs in a fully remote setting. You will oversee all stages from discovery to regulatory submission, ensuring timely delivery within budget and high quality.

The role requires senior leadership and strong cross-functional collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in pharmaceutical project management, deep lifecycle knowledge, and experience navigating FDA/EMA guidance.