Project Manager I

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Brief Job Description

The Project Manager I (PM I) is responsible for supporting and managing client-facing projects

within a drug contract manufacturing organization (CDMO). This role serves as a key point of

coordination between clients and internal cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones,

deliverables, and timelines are achieved.

The Project Manager I (PM I) manages projects of moderate complexity and supports technical

transfer, development, manufacturing, and supply chain activities throughout the project

lifecycle. Working under general direction, the PM I develops project plans, tracks schedules,

facilitates communication, and proactively identifies project risks.

The Project Manager I (PM I) contributes to customer satisfaction by building productive client

relationships and ensuring effective collaboration among technical, quality, manufacturing, and

commercial teams.

Job Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

o Manage assigned client projects from initiation through completion.

o Develop and maintain project timelines, action item logs, and status reports.

o Coordinate project activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T,

Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development teams

o Ensure project deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines and scope.

o Support technical transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Management

o Serve as the day-to-day client contact for assigned programs.

o Facilitate routine project meetings and provide project status updates.

o Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project progress, risks, and

key milestones.

o Support preparation of client presentations and project review meetings.

Cross-Functional Team Coordination

o Coordinate activities across multiple functional groups to ensure alignment and

execution of project objectives.

o Drive accountability for assigned action items and project commitments.

o Escalate issues, resource constraints, and timeline risks as appropriate

• Financial & Schedule Management

o Maintain project schedules and monitor milestone performance.

o Support budget tracking, purchase requests, and project forecasting activities.

o Assist with change order documentation and monitoring project scope changes.

Risk & Change Management

o Identify project risks and issues and support development of mitigation plans.

o Track project changes and ensure appropriate communication to stakeholders.

o Escalate significant risks and delays in a timely manner.

Quality & Compliance

o Ensure adherence to GMP, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

o Maintain project documentation consistent with company procedures

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements

o Previous experience in project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or

operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related

industries.

o Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.

o Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

o Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or

equivalent.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

o 2–4 years of project coordination, project management, manufacturing, development, or

operations experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CDMO, or related

industries.

o Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or

related discipline.

o Experience working in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

(CDMO) and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO).

o Experience supporting technical transfer, clinical manufacturing, or commercial

manufacturing programs.

o PMP certification or project management training.

o Familiarity with drug development lifecycle from clinical through commercial

manufacturing.

Resilience Physical and Mental Requirements Checklist

Please describe the above and/or any other physical or mental requirements:

See job description.
Does the job require:

☒ Specific visual skills (i.e., extensive reading or computer use, normal color vision,

depth perception, or visual acuity)

• Interpreting sounds and associated meanings at volume levels consistent with interpersonal or

group conversations; interpreting letters and numbers when viewed on a computer screen,

monitor, reports and other documents; identifying and distinguishing colors; seeing with 20/20

(or better) vision, with or without correction.

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 $80,000.00 - $121,250.00 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.