1

Pharmaceutical Process Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Showing results 21-40

Pharmaceutical Process Manager information

See salary details

$34K

$101.7K

$166.5K

How much do pharmaceutical process manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical process manager in the United States is $101,733.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pharmaceutical process manager do?

A Pharmaceutical Process Manager oversees the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical production. They ensure that the processes comply with regulatory standards and are efficient, safe, and cost-effective. Their responsibilities often include managing teams, troubleshooting production issues, and coordinating with quality assurance and regulatory departments. The role is crucial for maintaining product quality and meeting production goals in the pharmaceutical industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmaceutical process manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmaceutical Process Manager, you need expertise in process engineering, pharmaceutical manufacturing protocols, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or engineering. Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), quality management systems, and process optimization software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage teams and drive continuous improvement. These skills ensure product quality, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency in a highly regulated industry.

What are the main challenges a pharmaceutical process manager faces when implementing process improvements across manufacturing teams?

Pharmaceutical Process Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring strict regulatory compliance while introducing process improvements, aligning cross-functional teams with new protocols, and minimizing production downtime during transitions. Balancing the need for innovation with the industry's rigorous quality and safety standards requires strong communication and project management skills. Success in this role often depends on the ability to build consensus among departments, provide effective training, and meticulously document changes to meet regulatory expectations.

What is the difference between Pharmaceutical Process Manager vs Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectPharmaceutical Process ManagerPharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field; often requires GMP trainingBachelor's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related; GMP and QA certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production lines, process development labsQuality control labs, compliance departments, manufacturing oversight
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical manufacturing companies, biotech firmsPharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturing organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Pharmaceutical Process Manager focuses on overseeing manufacturing processes, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. In contrast, the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist concentrates on maintaining product quality, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Both roles are essential in pharmaceutical production, often working closely but with distinct responsibilities.

How to become a pharmaceutical process manager?

To become a pharmaceutical process manager, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field, along with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development. Certifications such as Six Sigma or GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training can enhance prospects, and strong leadership, problem-solving, and knowledge of regulatory standards are essential for success in this role.

What cities are hiring for Pharmaceutical Process Manager jobs?

Cities with the most Pharmaceutical Process Manager job openings:

What states have the most Pharmaceutical Process Manager jobs?

States with the most job openings for Pharmaceutical Process Manager jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Pharmaceutical Process Manager jobs?

For Pharmaceutical Process Manager jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Process Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,733 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

D365 Site Business Process Owner, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Bloomington, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

 

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.


This role:

The D365 Site Business Process Owner serves as the business owner and subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management at the Bloomington site. This role is responsible for ERP governance, business process optimization, compliance, data integrity, system enhancements, and user adoption across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and IT functions. The position ensures D365 supports operational excellence, GMP compliance, and business growth within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

 

The responsibilities:

  • Own and govern the D365 platform, including roadmap planning, system enhancements, and business process alignment.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehousing, and Planning teams to optimize end-to-end operations.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, validation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage master data governance, including items, BOMs, routings, vendors, customers, and inventory data.
  • Lead ERP-related projects, upgrades, integrations, testing, change controls, and deployments.
  • Develop operational dashboards, KPI reporting, and analytics to support data-driven decision making.
  • Support user training, adoption, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management experience.
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain, inventory, procurement, warehousing, and production processes.
  • Experience with validation, change management, project leadership, and process improvement.
  •  

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Experience in pharmaceutical contract manufacturing (CMO/CDMO).
  • Knowledge of GMP/GxP and FDA regulations.
  • Experience with D365 integrations (MES, LIMS, WMS, EDI, Planning, Quality systems).
  • APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) and/or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
  • Experience leading ERP implementations or large-scale system transformations.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

  • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
  • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
  • Position may require sitting or standing for long hours of time

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:

  • Day One Benefits
    • Medical & Dental Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Spouse Life Insurance
      • Child Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
    • Time Off Program
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time Off
      • Paid Parental Leave and more
    • Adoption Reimbursement Program
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Community and Volunteer Service Program
    • Employee Ownership Plan
  • Additional Benefits
    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
      • Vision Coverage
      • Accident
      • Critical Illness
      • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Legal and more
    • Onsite Campus Amenities
      • Workout Facility
      • Cafeteria
      • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26


Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Data Privacy

To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/