Project Manager I/II

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
62K-95K Annually
Senior level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
Manages custom drug product projects for biopharma clients, leading planning, timelines, budgets, scope, deliverables, risk resolution, client communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The role coordinates internal and external project teams, hosts client meetings and visits, tracks revenue and product costs, supports continuous improvement, and ensures projects meet schedule, budget, scope, and quality requirements. It also partners with Sales to strengthen customer relationships and supports consistent customer experiences across global accounts.
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Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


We are PCI. 


Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

   

Summary of Objective:

The Project Manager I/II is responsible for project management tasks for custom Drug Product (DP) projects that support key clients & internal objectives. Under minimal supervision this position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies and lead efforts for projects. This position works with team members to create and maintain project plans and timelines, which may include budget, definition, scope, supply chain management, financial resources allocation, dependencies, and target dates. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead cross-functional internal/external project team activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for development of project timelines and tracking of contract deliverables.
  • Hosts project meetings to provide status update to clients and internal cross-functional team members.
  • Communicates effectively with client and across all functional groups so that schedules and scope of the project is clear.
  • Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by development of risk assessments, summarized options and proposed solutions with impact statements.
  • Responsible for hosting client visits.
  • Responsible for evaluating unexpected deviations that may impact project deliverables or timelines and taking steps to resolve these issues.
  • Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and conforms to predetermined quality standards.
  • Manages customer project according to agreed Project Management methodologies (processes, tools, templates, meetings, etc.).
  • Proactively facilitates the communication and cooperation between the customer and project team members.
  • Manages product cost and drives continuous improvement on product level (repeat business).
  • Tracks and forecasts revenue generating activities of assigned projects.
  • Identifies and actively participates in business improvement programs.
  • Supports in establishment of common customer experience across global accounts
  • Collaborates with Sales in building long-term relationships with customers.
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
  • Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
  • Comply with all PCI policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in a life sciences or business discipline preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in Biotech/Pharma or CMO. 0-2+ years in Project Management.
  • Strong computer skills, MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint. MS-Project and/or Smartsheet is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to function effectively and tactfully with multiple departments and personnel, able to gain consensus and commitment.
  • Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, matrix management, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Understanding of biotech or drug product development and of multi-project planning and coordination is required.  

The base salary hiring range for the Project Manager I position is $61,680 - $77,100 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

The base salary hiring range for the Project Manager II position is $76,000 - $95,000 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in a life sciences or business discipline
  • 3-5+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or a contract manufacturing organization
  • 0-2+ years of project management experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
  • Experience with MS Project and/or Smartsheet
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively and tactfully with multiple departments and personnel
  • Ability to gain consensus and commitment
  • Leadership, interpersonal, matrix management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Understanding of biotech or drug product development
  • Experience with multi-project planning and coordination

PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
  • Affordable Benefits Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
2,259 Employees

What We Do

PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.

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