Technical Project Manager – CMC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Deliver consulting services for Sia/LBG’s clients, which include, but are not limited to:

• Consistently provide tactical assistance for daily project operations, such as recording meeting minutes, tracking actions, and monitoring decisions.

• Actively engage in project management outputs (reports, dashboards, etc.) and regular updates (schedule, budget, risk), usually preparing initial drafts.

• Develop and sustain comprehensive predecessor-driven project schedules (Gantt charts, integrated timelines) using scheduling tools/software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, Primavera, or similar).

• Offer clear and timely schedule updates, variance analyses, and risk assessments to project leaders and stakeholders to ensure project timelines align with project strategies, portfolio priorities, and critical decision gates (e.g., regulatory submissions, health authority interactions).

• Collaborate across various project functional areas and personnel as necessary to ensure the advancement of project tasks.

• Assist in the formation and management of a team representing diverse functions and sites, including overseeing multiple projects and teams across various locations.

• Exhibit and promote outstanding teamwork, with the capability to navigate within multidisciplinary teams.

• Balance project demands to support the alignment/re-alignment of Budget, Quality, Timeline, and Scope, as required.

• Aid in product development meetings, ensuring all Project Leaders and/or subteam leaders are equipped with the necessary information and support to implement the project.

• Prioritize customer service, demonstrating agility and effective communication.

• Comply with Sia/LBG quality standards regarding client deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 1 year in project management.

• BS, MS, or PhD in a scientific or engineering field, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Experience collaborating with CDMOs to facilitate outsourced development and manufacturing activities, including the supervision of deliverables and timelines.

• Capability to participate in technical and scientific discussions.

• Proficient in Planisware.

• Fluent and articulate in English communication (both written and spoken).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with others.

• Flexibility to handle ambiguity, coupled with a strong sense of personal accountability for deliverables and outcomes.

• Works effectively with teams, often consisting of multiple disciplines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee Wellbeing

• Continuous learning & development opportunities