Senior Project Manager - Operational Readiness

PSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products are developed, manufactured, and distributed to the highest standards, in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Our goal is to skyrocket our clients’ success, and you can be a part of our team’s achievements. Employing a global team of skilled professionals and experts that span across strategically located offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are proud of the roles we have fulfilled to help our clients achieve success.

With operations spanning the globe and featuring a multi-cultural team, PSC Biotech® is passionate about bringing the best and brightest together in an effort to form something truly special. When you make the decision to join our team, you will be offered the ability to feel inspired in your career, explore your professional passions, and work alongside a group of people who will value and nurture your talents.

We are firm believers in coaching and developing the next generation of industry leaders and influencers. As such, you will not only be offered compensation and benefits structure that rewards you, but also be provided with the tools that will help you grow and learn.

At PSC Biotech®, it’s about more than just a job—it’s about your career and your future.

The Project Manager will play a key role in the planning, oversight, and leading of cross-functional project teams to ensure the delivery of projects are within scope, time, and budget. The successful candidate will have a strong background in technical project management, strong interpersonal abilities, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical/biologic industries with a background in drug product development, facility start-up, and operational readiness.

• Facilitate the development of high-level strategies for execution with the team and drive project completion.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Track project schedules, timelines, and budget.
• Develop mitigation plans to resolve any project delays. Proactively identify and resolve potential risks.
• Lead project teams to execute projects according to plan, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Identify resource needs and allocate resources appropriately to meet project goals.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurately recorded, updated, and communicated.
• Provide effective communication and coordination with other external parties such as government agencies, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead and support facility start-up activities including commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness efforts to ensure seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Develop and implement operational readiness plans including SOP development, training programs, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure facility, equipment, and personnel are prepared for GMP operations. Additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related life sciences discipline.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years’ of project management experience in the life science industry.
• Advanced knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
• Prior experience in proposal, contract, and/or grant writing/development.
• Well-versed in PM tools.
• Previous background in drug development, product launch, and facility start-up.
• Experience leading operational readiness initiatives for GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to define project goals, create a comprehensive project plan, set realistic timelines, manage budgets, and identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and make informed decisions that align with project goals.
• Adaptable and flexible,…