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Project Manager Senior # 26-23438


Job Location:

Ventura County, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 45 - 54
Posted: 29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duration:11 monthscontract
Shift: Standard Business Hours

Description:
Position Summary:
  • We are seeking a highly capable Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology transfer and commercialization programs across the Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturing network.
  • This role combines pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing expertise exceptional project management strategic thinking digital innovation and hands-on execution.
  • The successful candidate will lead the transfer of drug substance manufacturing processes across external manufacturing sites drive cross-functional execution manage technical and operational risks and ensure the reliable delivery of clinical and commercial supply.
  • The role will also champion digital innovation by using data analytics automation and digital tools to improve transfer effectiveness program visibility proactive risk management and data-driven decision-making across the manufacturing network.
  • The successful candidate must be equally comfortable leading complex technology transfers managing manufacturing operations analyzing data and implementing digital solutions that improve execution across the network.

Key Responsibilities:
Technology Transfer & New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lead complex new product introduction and technology transfer activities for drug substance manufacturing including new launches and programs transferring into CDMO networks from development through commercial implementation.
  • Serve as the primary program lead coordinating across Process Development Quality Regulatory Supply Chain Validation Engineering Procurement and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs/CDMOs).
  • Develop and execute comprehensive technology transfer strategies integrated plans schedules and governance frameworks.
  • Drive stage-gate deliverables and maintain alignment with program milestones budgets and business objectives.
  • Facilitate issue resolution and timely decision-making to maintain project schedules.
Program & Project Management
  • Lead multiple high-priority technology transfer projects simultaneously.
  • Build and maintain integrated project plans with clear deliverables critical-path activities dependencies risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Provide executive-level updates on project status risks decisions and resource requirements.
  • Drive accountability across cross-functional teams and contract sites to ensure delivery against commitments.
  • Anticipate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies before they become issues.
  • Facilitate global meetings decision forums and technical reviews.
Digital Strategy Data Analytics & Operational Excellence
  • Develop and maintain executive dashboards KPIs and reporting tools to improve visibility into transfer readiness milestones risks and performance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement digital solutions that improve technology transfer execution and manufacturing performance.
  • Use tools such as Power BI Tableau Smartsheet Jira SAP Veeva LIMS MES and other data visualization platforms to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Analyze process and manufacturing data to identify trends predict risks monitor transfer readiness and improve cycle times.
  • Drive standardization and automation across technology transfer processes governance reporting and performance metrics.
  • Promote data integrity governance and compliance while improving access to manufacturing and project information.

Basic Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.

Experience:
  • At least 2 years of direct experience in peptide drug substance manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing and global regulatory requirements.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects involving integrated project schedules risk registers executive communications and external CMOs.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple technology transfers and manufacturing programs simultaneously.
  • At least 2 years of experience using data visualization project management and AI-enabled tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Direct experience with peptide manufacturing.
  • Masters degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
  • Experience developing dashboards and analytics tools using Power BI Tableau Spotfire or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience using digital tools for project management manufacturing operations and technology transfer execution.
  • Experience implementing data-driven process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled business processes predictive analytics and digital manufacturing technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business decisions.
  • Strong technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing commercialization and cGMP requirements.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Project Management
  • Drug Substance Manufacturing
  • Power BI

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions please visit .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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