Manager, Project Management – Technical Operations (Biopharma)

Location: Hybrid role based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, with remote work most of the time and in-person collaboration as needed. Frequent domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required.

Company

Global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments that transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Lead internal and external project teams across research, development, regulatory submission, launch, and post-launch lifecycle management.
• Align Manufacturing, Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Research, and Clinical functions around shared project goals.
• Establish project frameworks covering roles, deliverables, decision-making, milestones, communication, and governance.
• Identify risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues for timely decisions.
• Deploy project management tools, visuals, and metrics to improve planning, execution, visibility, and accountability.
• Coordinate with CDMOs and external partners while supporting budget planning and resource forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability without direct authority.
• Experience managing projects across the product lifecycle from development through launch.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and project planning skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, or Smartsheet.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Nice to have

• PMP certification.
• Working knowledge of research, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality processes across drug development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexible schedules and purposeful in-person collaboration.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health support, plus an annual wellbeing reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) company match, annual equity awards, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
• Learning programs, LinkedIn Learning, workshops, mentorship, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.