Project Manager Senior Project Manager – API Manufacturing

Position: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager API Manufacturing

Salary Range: $100k 140k

Location: Coventry RI (On-site)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US UK China and Singapore we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

Were proud of the impact we make and just last year we supported 887 discovery projects 1100 CMC programs and 1397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules ADCs biologics and gene therapies and we work with more than 3300 global customers. To learn more visit .

What Youll Do

Pharmaron is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead client-facing API programs at our Coventry Rhode Island site.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex small-molecule programs across the development lifecycle-from early-phase development and clinical supply through technology transfer GMP manufacturing process validation and commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead API development technology transfer and GMP manufacturing project planning and execution.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules including milestones dependencies critical paths resource assumptions and forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Process Chemistry Manufacturing Analytical/QC QA Supply Chain EHS Regulatory Finance and Business Development.
• Establish clear deliverables ownership decision points and readiness gates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify schedule capacity and execution risks early and drive mitigation escalation and recovery plans.
• Serve as a key project contact for clients and support project governance and status meetings.
• Communicate timelines progress risks and potential solutions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own project scope budgets milestone commitments and forecasts.
• Assess the impact of scope changes and coordinate change orders in partnership with Finance and Business Development.
• Support proposals and RFPs by developing realistic schedules assumptions and resource requirements.
• Track and report project KPIs through site dashboards and quarterly reviews.
• Support cross-site project execution and project closeout including lessons learned.
• Contribute to project management standards templates planning processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide project management support for site CAPEX and capability projects as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP EHS DEA site SOPs and applicable training requirements.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• 7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical API/small-molecule industry.
• 3 years of formal project management experience.
• Experience supporting programs across multiple stages of the API lifecycle including early-phase development PPQ/process validation and commercial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and manage complex schedules priorities risks and deliverables.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills including the ability to work directly with clients and internal technical teams.
• PMP or equivalent formal project management certification is highly desirable.

Why Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004 Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecules biologics and CGT products. With over 25000 employees and operations in the US UK China and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America Europe Japan and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact. Employees Number One and Clients Centered are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees partners and collaborators.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans) plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) mental health resources and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC