Senior Pharma Project Lead | Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager to steer drug development projects from inception to regulatory submission and launch. The role requires strategic thinking and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.

You will manage scopes, timelines, budgets, and risks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement of PM processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• 6–8 years of progressive pharmaceutical project management experience.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of drug development projects.
• Develop detailed plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Clinical Ops, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and SOP adherence.
• Manage external vendors and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

MS Project

Asana

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager to steer drug development projects from inception to regulatory submission and launch. The role requires strategic thinking and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.

You will manage scopes, timelines, budgets, and risks, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement of PM processes.