Strategic Pmo Manager

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced project manager to coordinate across multiple functions, managing the full lifecycle of projects, including capital investments and technology transfers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Tech Transfer or program management within Pharma/Biotech and a strong understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks. This position is crucial for aligning projects with business strategies and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Tech Transfer or program management within Pharma / Biotech.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale tech transfer.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in multi‑site and multi‑country integration programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of projects — capital investments, technology transfers, integration, and IT.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy, compliance, and long‑term value creation.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Technology Transfer (scale‑up, regulatory submission)

Integration Management (organizational change)

Stakeholder Management at Executive and Site level

Financial Acumen

Compliance Management

Education

BSc in Engineering / BPharm

Job description

Overview

Coordinate across multiple functions (Operations, Quality, Regulatory, IT, Finance, HR, and Technical Services) to ensure successful delivery of strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of projects — capital investments, technology transfers, integration, and IT — ensuring alignment with business strategy, compliance, and long‑term value creation.

Qualifications

Background / Experience

• BSc in Engineering / BPharm
• 10+ years experience in Tech Transfer or program management within Pharma / Biotech
• Proven track record managing large‑scale tech transfer
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in multi‑site and multi‑country integration programs (advantageous)

Specific Job Skills

• Technical Product Management
• Technology Transfer (scale‑up, regulatory submission)
• Integration Management (organizational change)
• Stakeholder Management at Executive and Site level
• Financial Acumen
• Compliance Management

Competencies

• Translating Strategy
• Interpreting and Internalising Information
• Offering Insights
• Making Decisions
• Managing Performance
• Customer Awareness