Project Manager
Role Purpose:
- A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our client’s PMO (Project Management Office/Centre of Excellence) at their busy pharmaceutical site based in Co. Louth.
- This is a key role in supporting excellence in project delivery and is part of a small local PMO team responsible for both leading and governing cross functional projects on site.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute multi discipline Tech Transfer projects (Drug Substance /Drug Product)
- Develop project controls (Project Execution Plans (PEP), schedules, risks, tracking and budgets)
- Lead the project team through all project phases to regulatory submission, engaging site teams (Tech Services, Operations, Engineering, Quality etc) as required
- Project management of selected projects within the site’s project portfolio, potential projects could include process improvement, new system delivery and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects in the site Drug Product specialism.
- Develop project controls to ensure alignment of project timelines with business needs.
- Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.).
- Timely tracking of KPIs and reporting status to plan
- Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
- Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan.
- Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.
Education & Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Science or related field
- A minimum of 6+ years industry experience with at least 4 of those years working in a project management role.
- Demonstrated leadership of technical and / or operational teams or projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing organisation
- Experience of product transfer across a network
- Experienced of biopharmaceutical Bulk Drug Substance manufacturing, Aseptic Fill Finish, and Ops readiness.
- Strong presentation and communication skills to multi- level stakeholders.
- Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc).
- Proficiency in the use of project management tools / software
- Experienced in leading cross functional matrix project teams
- Experience in MPS/Operational Excellence – Green belt would be advantageous
- Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment desirable
- Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP certification) desirable
Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.
Apply Now
"*" indicates required fields
Role Details:
| Job Title: | Project Manager |
| Location: | Louth |
| Type: | Contract |
| Date: | July, 2025 |
Role Details:
| Job Title: | Project Manager |
| Location: | Louth |
| Type: | Contract |
| Date: | July, 2025 |
Role Purpose:
- A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our client’s PMO (Project Management Office/Centre of Excellence) at their busy pharmaceutical site based in Co. Louth.
- This is a key role in supporting excellence in project delivery and is part of a small local PMO team responsible for both leading and governing cross functional projects on site.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute multi discipline Tech Transfer projects (Drug Substance /Drug Product)
- Develop project controls (Project Execution Plans (PEP), schedules, risks, tracking and budgets)
- Lead the project team through all project phases to regulatory submission, engaging site teams (Tech Services, Operations, Engineering, Quality etc) as required
- Project management of selected projects within the site’s project portfolio, potential projects could include process improvement, new system delivery and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects in the site Drug Product specialism.
- Develop project controls to ensure alignment of project timelines with business needs.
- Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.).
- Timely tracking of KPIs and reporting status to plan
- Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
- Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan.
- Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.
Education & Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Science or related field
- A minimum of 6+ years industry experience with at least 4 of those years working in a project management role.
- Demonstrated leadership of technical and / or operational teams or projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing organisation
- Experience of product transfer across a network
- Experienced of biopharmaceutical Bulk Drug Substance manufacturing, Aseptic Fill Finish, and Ops readiness.
- Strong presentation and communication skills to multi- level stakeholders.
- Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc).
- Proficiency in the use of project management tools / software
- Experienced in leading cross functional matrix project teams
- Experience in MPS/Operational Excellence – Green belt would be advantageous
- Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment desirable
- Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP certification) desirable
Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.
Apply Now
"*" indicates required fields
