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How much do pharma project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharma project manager in Indiana is $44.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $48.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Pharma Project Manager do?

A Pharma Project Manager oversees and coordinates pharmaceutical projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, planning project timelines, handling risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Pharma Project Managers often work closely with research and development, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to bring new drugs or treatments to market efficiently and safely. Their responsibilities also include stakeholder communication and resource management throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pharma Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharma Project Manager, you need strong project management expertise, knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, and a background in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet), regulatory compliance systems, and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are commonly required. Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help you excel when coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex timelines. These skills are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with industry standards.

How does a Pharma Project Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout a drug development project?

A Pharma Project Manager plays a central role in coordinating cross-functional teams, including research, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing departments. They facilitate regular meetings, ensure clear communication of project goals, and address any obstacles that arise. Effective Pharma Project Managers build strong relationships with team members, align timelines, and manage resources to keep projects on track. This collaborative approach is essential for navigating the complexities of drug development and meeting regulatory and company milestones.

What is the difference between Pharma Project Manager vs Clinical Research Associate?

AspectPharma Project ManagerClinical Research Associate
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in life sciences, PMP certification often preferredBachelor's in life sciences, relevant clinical research certifications
Work EnvironmentCoordinates multiple projects across departments in pharmaceutical companiesMonitors clinical trial sites, ensuring protocol compliance
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, biotech firmsContract research organizations, clinical trial sites

While both roles are essential in the pharmaceutical industry, a Pharma Project Manager oversees multiple projects and teams, focusing on planning and execution, whereas a Clinical Research Associate primarily monitors clinical trial sites to ensure compliance and data integrity.

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Senior Project Engineer, Pharma - Project Farma

Senior Project Engineer, Pharma - Project Farma

PerkinElmer

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$94K - $123K/yr

Full-time

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSenior Project Engineer, Pharma - Project Farma
Location(s)Customer Site - IN, Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

This is a fully onsite role with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company

Project Engineers (PE) and Senior Project Engineers (Senior PE) are fully billable roles that will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members to support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. PEs and Senior PEs are responsible for delivering high quality work, forming and maintaining valuable, long-term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening their technical and industry knowledge. They will maintain a strong focus on Project Farma's Patient Focused and People First mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Site Strategy

  • Support the execution of site strategy under the direction of the Site Lead, contributing to specific project tasks that align with Project Farma's services.

  • Perform assigned tasks to meet strategic objectives, such as preparing and executing CQV Protocols

  • Identify and reports client needs or project challenges to the Site Lead for further action.

  • Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to facilitate task completion.

Business Growth & Development

  • Contribute to project-level success by delivering high-quality work that supports business growth opportunities.

  • Provides data or insights (e.g., project progress, risks) to the Site Lead for inclusion in dashboards or expansion discussions.

  • Participate in project tasks that support extensions or proposals, such as preparing deliverables for clients.

  • Build meaningful internal and external relationships.

  • Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.

  • Communicate with clients in a professional manner.

  • Ensure any client feedback or opportunities identified are being escalated properly.

Talent Development

  • Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Leads guidance.

  • Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.

Resource Management

  • Provide input on task-level resource needs to the Site Lead to support project delivery.

  • Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.

  • Assist in maintaining project schedules by communicating resource constraints.

Technical Delivery

  • Create alignment with cross-functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls

  • Communicate updates internally in a timely manner and relay in-field project decisions to highlight long-range, down-stream project and team impacts.

  • Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes.

  • Perform due diligence on system and subject domains to generate high-quality project deliverables.

  • Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

  • Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Lead's guidance.

  • Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.

  • Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.

  • Author technical documents: SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.

  • Identify and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team members or leads as needed.

  • Execute system and process validation protocols by using GxP best practices.

  • Proactively identify and escalate roadblocks and utilize critical thinking skills and knowledge of problem- solving skills to identify creative solutions to those problems and roadblocks.

  • Support necessary billables as forecasted by site dashboards on billable targets per month.

  • Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.

  • Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma's core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycles including CQV and Computer system Validation, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, and Quality Control including clinical and commercial.

  • General understanding of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and PO management tool

  • Analyze complex project data and then deliver clear, articulate and concise messages in a compelling manner to support decision making.

  • May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include; Budget estimates, detailed project schedules and milestones, feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis and project cost reports and analysis.

Operational Performance & Billability

  • Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.

  • Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the site lead.

Experience Required

  • 0-4 years' experience in consulting and/or engineering services.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience).

Other Required

  • Full-time on-site client presence

  • Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.