Project Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Biomanufacturing)

Seeking a Project Manager with experience in driving complex, full-scale Upstream (Cell Culture) and Downstream (Purification) manufacturing projects to completion. This role is built for a strategic operator who excels at bridging the gap between current state and future-ready operations, navigating fast-paced matrix environments to deliver seamless project execution.

100% onsite in Durham/RTP, NC

Contract position, starting at 6 months

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Drive project execution across QA, Automation, Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Technical Operations.
• Operational Readiness: Map "current vs. future state" for manufacturing changes and execute actionable deliverables.
• Autonomous Execution: Manage assigned workstreams independently while providing clear, high-level status roll-ups to leadership.
• Strategic Communication: Lead discussions to define action plans, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications and Must Haves:

• Industry Expertise: Proven PM experience in Large-Scale Drug Substance manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience: with MES/Electronic Batch Record design or implementation.
• Direct operations: QA with Drug Substance and/or Drug Product Manufacturing.