Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Job Title : Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Location : Mount Vernon, IN (On-site)

Experience : 7 10 years

Duration : 12+ months contract

Job Summary

This role calls for someone who can take charge of complex capital projects across a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You'll be guiding projects from early planning through final delivery, bringing together teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and validation. The work touches everything from Oral Solid Dosage operations to utilities, automation upgrades, packaging systems, and QC lab equipment. If you like owning outcomes, keeping teams aligned, and driving high-impact technical programs in a GMP environment, this is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

Lead full lifecycle execution of capital projects from concept, planning, and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and closeout.

Ensure project objectives align with site operational needs and long-term strategies.

Manage risk, maintain timelines, and keep stakeholders informed throughout each phase.

Technical Leadership

Oversee engineering activities tied to facilities, utilities, Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing, packaging operations, and GMP processes.

Guide automation upgrades, controls improvements, and QC lab equipment implementations.

Support design reviews, technical evaluations, and equipment selection.

Budget and Financial Oversight

Build, manage, and track project budgets and forecasts.

Monitor spending, identify variances, and maintain accountability for capital expenditures.

Provide financial updates and ensure projects stay within approved budgets.

Documentation and Phase Deliverables

Ensure all project documentation meets internal standards and regulatory expectations.

Drive phase-gate deliverables, change control, and technical documentation during the project lifecycle.

Maintain accurate records for compliance and future reference.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Automation teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.

Support readiness for both commercial and clinical operations.

Align cross-functional timelines to support safe and timely startup.

Vendor and Contractor Management

Engage and manage engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and contractors.

Ensure deliverables meet scope, quality, safety, and schedule expectations.

Oversee installation, FAT / SAT, commissioning, and qualification coordination.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.

Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

7 10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically in Oral Solid Dosage production, packaging, GMP processes, automation enhancements, and QC lab equipment.

Proven history managing multiple capital projects in a regulated environment.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of facilities / utilities supporting OSD manufacturing and packaging.

Experience with pharmaceutical packaging systems, modern controls, safety devices, tablet inspection systems, and SCADA / PAS-X integrations.

Working knowledge of equipment qualification protocols (IQ / OQ / PQ) and process utilities.