Project Manager II

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Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need. 

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Brief Job Description

The Project Manager II serves as the primary client point of contact for assigned pharmaceutical and biotechnology programs at the West Chester, Ohio site. This role independently leads cross-functional teams through all phases of product lifecycle management, including technology transfer, process validation, process improvements, product launches, and ongoing commercial support. The Project Manager II is responsible for ensuring successful execution of technical transfer activities from client handoff through commercial manufacturing, while maintaining strong customer relationships and driving lifecycle management initiatives that support supply continuity, compliance, operational excellence, and business growth, influencing stakeholders across functions and at the client to resolve complex program issues.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and manage cross-functional project teams in support of business and operations strategies and transformation initiatives, asset commercial readiness, critical site projects, and global program initiatives with West Chester impacts.

• Independently determine resource requirements, budgets, and timelines, and develop and control project plans and schedules, with consideration of impacts to other functional areas, divisions, and customers.

• Manage supplier activities during design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and qualification.

• Ensure project activities are managed through quality change control system.

• Create and execute project stakeholder management and communications plans.

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate complex project risks and manage scope changes to protect project objectives and timelines, recognizing that failures may be difficult to recover from.

• Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution within project teams, and independently navigate complex issues and negotiate conflicts within and across projects, influencing stakeholders across functions.

• Align with Global Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Technical Services teams on strategy development and project execution as required.

• Utilize the PMO framework, stage gate reviews, tools, and processes throughout all project phases. Serve as champion for the PMO within the organization.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and project metrics.

• Coach and mentor other Project Managers and project team members on site, sharing best practices and overseeing the activities of others as needed.

Quality & Safety

• Execute work in compliance with GMPs, company policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and training requirements.

 

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, cross-functional projects in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related regulated industries, including direct client-facing program management within a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO).
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP requirements, and quality change control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders and clients, explain complex technical concepts, and negotiate conflicts without direct authority.
• Proven ability to determine resource requirements and develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in validation, process engineering, automation, or computer system validation (CSV).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related discipline; advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA) a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive project management, manufacturing, development, or operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related industries, including 3+ years leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience leading technical transfer, process validation, product launch, or commercial manufacturing programs.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the drug development lifecycle from clinical through commercial manufacturing.

Physical & Work Environment

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Up to 10% travel may be required – domestic and international.

 

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $100,000.00 - $156,250.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.