Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager primary role is to be the critical point of contact for CDMOs, owning the seamless execution of CMC projects from initiation through delivery. Partner cross-functionally to drive timelines, budgets, and milestones with razor-sharp precision to support the Company’s corporate strategy and objectives. The position offers the potential to play a key role in the advancement of multiple Swiss Rockets development programs as well as opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
* End-to-End Project Management: Lead CMC development programs from initiation to execution, maintaining operational and financial control through detailed plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, dashboards, and forecasts.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration with CDMOs, internal teams, stakeholders, academic partners, and leadership (e.g., CTO) via meetings, agendas, documentation, and status updates.·
* Risk Management: Proactively identify risks, gaps, and roadblocks; develop and enforce mitigation plans, elevate issues, and drive cross-functional problem-solving.
* Team Leadership: Coordinate project team meetings, ensure alignment on objectives/deliverables, foster strong relationships, and promote transparency and accountability.
* Regulatory Support: Collaborate with RA teams on submission activities, documentation, and compliance to meet timelines and standards.
* Administrative Oversight: Handle project documentation, records, trackers, scheduling, contract reviews, logistics, and reporting to align with corporate goals.
Quallifications:
* Bachelor’s or higher degree in life sciences, chemistry, or engineering with 5+ years pharma experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 2+ years in Drug Discovery or Drug Development Project Management; PMP certification or MBA a strong plus·Strong autonomous, agile, and results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Proven experience managing external or CDMO relationships, ensuring alignment and communication.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to complete projects on scope, budget, and timeline, with sound organizational and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices to maintain project control and reporting.
* Experience working through the full development and launch lifecycle of CMC projects or drug products is a plus.·Strong analytical skills to understand project data and support informed decision-making.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments and priorities while remaining goal-oriented.
* Interpersonal skills for collaboration in multidisciplinary teams and ability to foster strong working relationships.
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