Director of Project Management - Durham, United States - Molecular Search

Description

Molecular Search is proud to partner with a leading CDMO specializing in drug product development and manufacturing. We are currently assisting our client in identifying top talent for the position of Director of Project Management at their North East facility.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Project Management to oversee drug product projects at our client's state-of-the-art facility. As a trusted recruitment partner, we are committed to connecting exceptional candidates with exciting career opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 5 direct reports, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure project success.
• Oversee all aspects of drug product development and manufacturing projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and commercial to drive project progress and resolve issues as they arise.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, and communicate project status updates to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and driving efficiencies to enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on drug product development and manufacturing.
• Background in sterile fill finish or oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and monitor complex projects.
• Experience working with CDMO clients and knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) preferred.

This is an on-site position, requiring presence at the North East facility 5 days a week.