CMC Project Management Manager

We are seeking a Contract Manager, CMC Project Management to support Commercial and Early-Stage program initiatives within the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) domain. This role involves managing and updating project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and utilizing Smartsheet and MS Office tools to drive execution and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, highly organized, and experienced in both early and late-stage development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and deliverables for ongoing Commercial CMC activities related to Life Cycle Management.
• Collaborate with CMC leads and cross-functional partners (Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Process Sciences, Supply Chain, and Quality) to establish and update project plans.
• Integrate risk mitigation strategies into planning processes for the Technical Operations and Quality Organization.
• Support Early-Stage development programs by maintaining and adapting CMC templates in Smartsheet.
• Partner with other CMC Project Managers to drive improvements in resource allocation and project execution strategies.
• Present project updates and improvement initiatives to the CMC PM team.
• Follow up with stakeholders to gather missing data and drive timely updates to project documentation.

Skills:

• Proven project management expertise
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to multitask and operate independently and in teams
• Familiarity with early and/or late-stage CMC development
• Experience with evolving process documentation and templates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Life Sciences or Engineering).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management or CMC development within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting early-stage (Ph I/II) and late-stage/commercial CMC development preferred.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional, collaborative environments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid schedule and adapting to evolving systems and processes.

• Hybrid
• 1- year contract
• Administrative shift