Manufacturing Project Manager

Manufacturing Project Manager at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) Manufacturing Project Manager at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) in Valencia, California Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Technical Project Manager -

Controls & Data Systems Location:

Northridge, CA (100% on-site)

Department:

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT)

Reports To:

Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager -

MSAT Duration:

6-Month W2 Assignment (Potential to Extend or Convert)

Pay Rate:

$78/hour Company Overview A global organization specializing in advanced drug delivery systems partners with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop and manufacture complex combination products, including transdermal patches and inhalation therapies. Role Overview We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong engineering background and proven project management experience to lead initiatives involving control systems, data acquisition, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This role supports late-stage development, technical transfer, and commercialization, with a focus on execution, compliance, and client engagement. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Leadership Lead technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget Develop and maintain project plans, risk assessments, and resource strategies Coordinate cross-functional teams across R D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements Technical Execution Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of control systems and data acquisition platforms Support technical transfer activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing programs Guide system integration, testing, and validation efforts Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles and statistical tools (DoE, FMEA, Gage R&R) Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle Lead project kick-offs, technical reviews, and issue resolution Clearly communicate technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders Support client audits and regulatory inspections Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve process robustness, product quality, and efficiency Contribute to Lean initiatives and best practice implementation Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related) PMP certification (or equivalent) required 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing Experience managing technical projects in regulated or CDMO environments Strong background in control systems, automation, and data acquisition Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Skills Experience with transdermal patch or inhalation (MDI) manufacturing processes Familiarity with coating, laminating, die-cutting, or filling/crimping operations Experience supporting CMC documentation for regulatory submissions (NDA/ANDA) Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.