CMC Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager primary role is to be the critical point of contact for CDMOs, owning the seamless execution of CMC projects from initiation through delivery. Partner cross-functionally to drive timelines, budgets, and milestones with razor-sharp precision to support the Company’s corporate strategy and objectives. The position offers the potential to play a key role in the advancement of multiple Swiss Rockets development programs as well as opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management: Lead CMC development programs from initiation to execution, maintaining operational and financial control through detailed plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, dashboards, and forecasts.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration with CDMOs, internal teams, stakeholders, academic partners, and leadership (e.g., CTO) via meetings, agendas, documentation, and status updates.·
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks, gaps, and roadblocks; develop and enforce mitigation plans, escalate issues, and drive cross-functional problem-solving.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate project team meetings, ensure alignment on objectives/deliverables, foster strong relationships, and promote transparency and accountability.
• Regulatory Support: Collaborate with RA teams on submission activities, documentation, and compliance to meet timelines and standards.
• Administrative Oversight: Handle project documentation, records, trackers, scheduling, contract reviews, logistics, and reporting to align with corporate goals.

Quallifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in life sciences, chemistry, or engineering with 5+ years pharma experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years in Drug Discovery or Drug Development Project Management; PMP certification or MBA a strong plus· Strong autonomous, agile, and results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven experience managing external or CDMO relationships, ensuring alignment and communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on scope, budget, and timeline, with sound organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices to maintain project control and reporting.
• Experience working through the full development and launch lifecycle of CMC projects or drug products is a plus.· Strong analytical skills to understand project data and support informed decision-making.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments and priorities while remaining goal-oriented.
• Interpersonal skills for collaboration in multidisciplinary teams and ability to foster strong working relationships.