OP Readiness Project Manager -Biomanufacturing processes

Job Description Seeking a Project Manager with experience in driving complex, full-scale Upstream (Cell Culture) and Downstream (Purification) manufacturing projects to completion. This role is built for a strategic operator who excels at bridging the gap between current state and future-ready operations, navigating fast-paced matrix environments to deliver seamless project execution.

Contract:

This is an on-site, contract role starting at 9 months

Education:

4-year degree in engineering, sciences, project management or other technical field of study

Core Responsibilities:

Lead Cross-Functional Teams:

Drive project execution across QA, Automation, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Technical Operations.

Operational Readiness:

Map "current vs. future state" for manufacturing changes and execute actionable deliverables.

Autonomous Execution:

Manage assigned workstreams independently while providing clear, high-level status roll-ups to leadership.

Strategic Communication:

Lead discussions to define action plans, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications and Must Haves:

Industry Expertise:

Proven PM experience in Large-Scale Drug Substance manufacturing.

Hands-on experience:

with MES/Electronic Batch Record design or implementation.

Direct operations:

QA with Drug Substance and/or Drug Product Manufacturing .

Details of the job:

This position will be based on-site at an operational pharmaceutical facility in RTP, NC Mon - Fri, standard work weeks and hours with occasional overtime Regular interaction with project teams, contractors, and site operations staff. Ability to work in an open office environment with frequent distractions. Ability to work within a matrix team is a MUST