Technical Transfer Project Manager

$151,840 - $174,533/Yr

System One - Warren, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Warren, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Technical Transfer Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the technical transfer activities within a leading pharmaceutical company. This position is based in Warren, NJ, with potential collaboration with teams in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in project management, particularly within the biotech and life sciences sectors, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role requires a deep understanding of cross-functional technical transfer processes, ensuring that transitions between development stages are seamless and efficient. In this position, the Project Manager will coordinate internal tech transfer activities, working closely with development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to align tech transfer processes with project timelines and objectives. Strong leadership skills are essential, as the Project Manager will be responsible for driving the project to ensure it is executed on time and within budget. This includes developing and maintaining detailed tech transfer plans that encompass resource allocation, risk management, and timeline tracking. The Project Manager will facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and address any tech transfer-related issues or risks. They will also monitor and report on the progress of tech transfer activities, ensuring that all milestones are met and any deviations are promptly addressed. Communication is key, as the Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for internal tech transfer coordination, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all involved teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence outcomes positively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal tech transfer activities to ensure seamless transitions between development stages.
• Collaborate closely with development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to align tech transfer processes with project timelines and objectives.
• Provide strong team leadership and drive to ensure project is executed on-time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed tech transfer plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and timeline tracking.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and address any tech transfer-related issues or risks; attend related project meetings as necessary to ensure alignment.
• Monitor and report on the progress of tech transfer activities, ensuring that all milestones are met and any deviations are promptly addressed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal tech transfer coordination, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all involved teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell therapy experience preferred.
• Cross-functional tech transfer experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM/Life Sciences-related discipline.
• Project management qualification preferred.
• Proficiency with related software tools such as: MS Project, Office Timeline Pro, Smartsheet, MS PPT, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong knowledge of biopharma industry. Familiarity/experience with end-to-end CMC drug development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships.
• Strong leadership skills and executive presence; ability to positively influence outcomes.
• Expertise in conflict resolution.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.