- Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Project Manager
II - MSAT CMC
Development (Small Molecules)
- Hybrid (3 Days Onsite - Cambridge, MA) | Temp Role | Possible Extension
- Position Summary
- The Project Manager II / Technical Leader supports
MSAT CMC
Development activities focused on small molecule pharmaceutical development and manufacturing lifecycle programs. This role manages technical projects across CMC development, life cycle management, and industrial technical initiatives, ensuring alignment across R D, regulatory, manufacturing, and external partners. The position requires strong technical expertise in small molecule chemistry and pharmaceutical development, combined with project management capabilities to coordinate cross-functional teams, CMO/CRO partners, and internal stakeholders through all phases of development and lifecycle execution.
- Key Responsibilities
- Project & Technical Leadership
- + Manage multiple CMC development projects including timelines, deliverables, and milestone tracking + Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and gating documentation + Organize and lead project meetings, ensuring clear action items and follow-up execution + Prepare project updates, summaries, and technical reports for leadership review + Coordinate with R D, Regulatory, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S), and external partners •CMO/CRO & External Partner Management•+ Prepare and present summaries of proposals, reports, and technical data from CMOs/CROs + Obtain and organize technical documentation required for internal and external project execution + Support contract and quality documentation review (CDS, MSAs, Quality Agreements) + Provide technical support for manufacturing sites, including deviation management and process improvement initiatives •CMC Technical Development Support•+ Support synthetic process development and pharmaceutical development for small molecule oral dosage forms (tablets, suspensions) + Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles, risk assessments, and prior knowledge frameworks + Develop and review technical documentation including protocols, reports, and regulatory submission content (e.
g., Module 3 CMC sections) + Conduct risk assessments and define contingency plans for technical project activities + Support product control strategies in alignment with regulatory and quality requirements
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- + Collaborate across global teams including R D, Global Business Units, Regulatory, Manufacturing & Supply, and Alliance Management + Facilitate alignment between internal teams and external manufacturing/contract organizations + Support lifecycle management and technical strategy execution for small molecule portfolios
- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences required (PhD preferred) + Minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, technical project management, or manufacturing of small molecule drug substances or oral dosage forms + Strong experience in small molecule chemistry and pharmaceutical development (biologics and vaccines experience not applicable) + Proven experience managing technical projects across multidisciplinary teams + Experience working with CMOs/CROs and external manufacturing partners + Strong understanding of CMC development, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) + Strong technical writing and presentation skills + Excellent organizational and communication abilities •Preferred Qualifications•+ Experience with global or international project teams + Quality and/or Regulatory background highly desirable + Experience with Veeva systems is a plus + Prior experience in
MSAT, CMC
Development, or Process Development leadership roles
- Core Competencies
- + Strong technical project management capability + Ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder scientific programs + Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment skills + High-level technical writing and documentation ability + Strong communication and leadership across global teams + Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced R D environment + Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline •Work Environment•+ Hybrid role: 3 days onsite in Cambridge, MA + Local candidates only + Paid parking provided + Standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) + Temp assignment with possibility of extension •Why work for Adecco?
- + Weekly Pay + 401(k) Plan + Skills Training + Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan.
Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT
This role is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office. For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.
00 to $67.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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