TALENT Pipeline -Project Manager

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast‑paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer‑focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

The Project Manager 2 is responsible for providing project management support and coordination to cross‑functional project teams and clients ensuring that project deliverables are accomplished as outlined in the project’s development plan. In addition, this position will help coordinate project progress and completion with business operations to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition. Routinely coaches and mentors and may lead team members based on business needs.

• Manage client(s) portfolio across Cambrex sites & cross functional teams.
• Develop Full Scale Project Plans & Project Resource Requirements
• Reconcile Project Level Strategy with Overall Organizational Capacity & Strategy
• Effective communication of client needs and escalations.
• Identify and analyze issues and mitigate risks to project deliverables.
• Escalation of critical project risks to management
• Meeting Scheduling & Attendance
• Meeting Notes & Action Item Tracking
• Track Project Task Progress and Completion dates
• Financial Monitoring & Milestone Invoicing Events
• Participate in resolution of business‑related conflicts.
• Participation in business‑related decisions and actions for managed projects
• Promote a safe environment for themselves and their cross‑matrix team.
• Supervise and plan duties with external firms (auditors, etc.)
• Comply with the general policy of the company.
• Drive key initiatives around operational excellence and site improvement programs
• Host onsite customer visits
• Escalate client feedback.
• Facilitate change(s) of scope.
• Mentoring of PM staff as needed
• Work closely with your direct manager and Site Leadership when making decisions for programs supported.

• Ability to effectively present status updates and business correspondence
• Ability to listen and respond well to external customers, partners and colleagues at all levels.
• Provide an advanced level of customer service (Internal and External)
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflict.
• Able to manage client requests professionally and in a timely manner.
• Complete understanding of project related finances and status for project deliverables
• Intermediate experience with application of project management techniques and tools.
• Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously.
• Knows how to obtain support from different stakeholders

Required Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

Knowledge

• Moderate understanding of CDMO industry, Cambrex capabilities and pharmaceutical life cycle.
• Computer understanding in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) – Must Have: ability to create Gantt charts.

Skills / Abilities:

• Highly goal and result oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong, Effective Communication (verbal & written)
• Time Management and Scheduling
• Highly organized
• Advanced Business…