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Company Overview:

Ascendia Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical CDMO offering comprehensive solutions from pre-formulation through commercialization. We use our proprietary nanotechnologies—like EmulSol®, LipidSol®, AmorSol®, and NanoSol®—to tackle drug development and formulation challenges that other CDMOs can't solve. Our operations are 100% US-based, and our "BEST" philosophy means projects are delivered on time, cost-efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Job Overview As a Project Coordinator , you will serve as a critical link between Project Management, Operations and other departments. You will drive early-stage drug development projects within our Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). You will coordinate across technical teams to guide programs from pre-clinical formulation through early clinical supply manufacturing. This role focuses on timeline management and cross-functional execution to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will organize daily project tasks to resolve risks, issues, and bottlenecks; schedule meetings and execute follow-up tasks; track progress of tasks and manage administrative details. You will impact the end-to-end synchronization of materials, equipment, processes and documentation required for pharmaceutical production batches. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Analytical, Formulation, Quality and Finance teams to ensure that all inputs are available, released, and ready to meet aggressive CDMO timelines. Key Responsibilities Client Communication & Alliance Management Schedule routine and ad-hoc client meetings. Prepare comprehensive meeting agendas and presentation materials. Generate and distribute official meeting minutes. Track action items and follow up to ensure timely completion. Cross-Functional Project Coordination Collaborate with Formulation, Analytical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams. Align multidisciplinary groups to meet strict project milestones. Identify resource gaps and escalate constraints to leadership. Monitor day-to-day project activities against the master schedule. Risk Management & Problem Solving Identify potential project risks, bottlenecks, and issues early. Address roadblocks by developing mitigation plans with technical leads. Escalate critical timeline shifts to senior management promptly. Financial Tracking Track project milestones to trigger client billing. Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

Qualifications Education:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business or a related field.

Experience:

1-3 years of experience in a CDMO, pharma, or biotech setting. Experience supporting clinical or pharmaceutical development projects.

Knowledge:

Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Bill of Materials management, and Microsoft Office.

Skills:

Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to troubleshoot under pressure, and strong communication skills for inter-departmental collaboration. Why Join Ascendia? Join an inventive, US-based CDMO that has earned a reputation as the go-to partner for complex drug products. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can work on diverse projects across small molecules, biologics, and gene therapies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ascendia Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. Join our team to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical projects through efficient coordination and exceptional organizational expertise!

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person