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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,bined 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 andanize 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)
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/contractanizations
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
Excellentanizational andmunication 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 coordinateplex, multi-stakeholder scientific programs
Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment skills
High-level technical writing and documentation ability
Strongmunication and leadership across global teams
Ability to managepeting 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,muter 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, w required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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Pay Details:
$55.00 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,muter 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 w applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to adecco/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:
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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