Project Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Location: Athens, United States; onsite role with up to 25% travel to other facility locations

Target salary range: $90,000–$120,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) developing and manufacturing APIs and finished dosage forms across a network of 16 sites and three continents.

What you will do

• Lead complex new product development and introduction programs through all seven NPI/NPD stages, from feasibility to aftercare.
• Manage customer-driven CDMO projects, including proposals, deliverables, milestones, budgets, risks, and interdependencies.
• Build and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and facilitate communication with customers, suppliers, operations, and senior management.
• Coordinate scheduling, permits, capital appropriation, plant readiness, documentation, and SAP setup for new products.
• Review development and production documentation, test procedures, drug master file sections, validation materials, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead technical transfers from development to internal or external production while ensuring cGMP, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience with pharmaceutical active ingredient manufacturing, drug development, drug technology, and project management processes.
• Previous experience with cGMPs at an FDA-regulated site, process safety practices, and environmental standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including hands-on experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Project.

Nice to have

• Advanced education in a relevant field.
• Project management professional or business excellence certification.
• Experience with commercial process improvement projects, line extensions, or external manufacturing networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account and HSA options.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pet insurance, generous PTO, sick leave, and holiday time off.
• 401(k) plan and opportunities for professional growth in a global pharmaceutical organization.