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Catalent, Inc.

Project Manager

Greenville, NC · On-site

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of pharmaceutical project management experience OR Associate degree with 4+ years of pharmaceutical project management experience OR High school diploma/GED with 6+ ...

Unicon Pharma Inc.

Project Manager I

Davie, FL · On-site

... pharmaceutical company, with pharmaceutical project management experience. 6. Experience in digitalization and automation. 7. Project management Professional (PMP) certification. 8. Experience ...

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LLC

PR · On-site

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Position Type: Contract General The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating Capital Projects, Automation, Utilities, Infrastructure, and ...

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LLC

PR · On-site

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Position Type: Contract General The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating Capital Projects, Automation, Utilities, Infrastructure, and ...

MMR Consulting

PR · On-site

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role (Commissioning, Qualification ... Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation. MMRConsulting ...

MMR Consulting

PR · On-site

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role (Commissioning, Qualification ... Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation. MMR Consulting has offices in ...

MMR Consulting

PR · On-site

Salary: Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role (Commissioning ... Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation. MMRConsulting ...

Fluor Corporation

Project Manager II

Greenville, SC · On-site

The Project Manager II will support pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences capital projects, including manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and cleanroom environments. This role requires an ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical project manager in the United States is $105,026.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pharmaceutical Project Manager oversees drug development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet regulatory, budget, and timeline requirements. They coordinate cross-functional teams, including researchers, regulatory specialists, and manufacturing professionals, to bring pharmaceutical products to market. Their responsibilities include risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Strong project management skills, industry knowledge, and attention to compliance are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pharmaceutical Project Manager position, and why are they important?

A Pharmaceutical Project Manager needs a strong background in life sciences or pharmaceuticals, experience in project management, and often a relevant degree or certification such as PMP. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, regulatory compliance systems (e.g., FDA or EMA guidelines), and document management platforms is crucial. Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities set standout candidates apart. These skills are vital to effectively lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and successfully deliver projects on time and within budget in a complex industry.

What are the main challenges a Pharmaceutical Project Manager faces during a drug development project?

Pharmaceutical Project Managers often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing tight project timelines, and coordinating across multiple departments like clinical research, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing. Ensuring effective communication among diverse stakeholders and addressing unforeseen obstacles, such as changes in trial protocols or supply chain disruptions, are also common. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for adapting to evolving project demands and keeping teams aligned. By anticipating challenges and fostering collaboration, Pharmaceutical Project Managers help ensure successful project outcomes and regulatory approvals.

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Project Manager

Project Manager

Catalent, Inc.

Greenville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Life, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Catalent rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Project Manager
Position Summary
  • 100% on-site in Greenville, NC
  • Work Schedule: Regular business hours, Monday to Friday

Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and directing multiple client projects within the contract manufacturing division. The Project Manager will work closely with key project stakeholders to ensure successful execution of the project consistent with client expectations.
The Role
  • Manage, lead, and oversee the delivery of multiple projects from pre-formulation through process validation including all phases of clinical development
  • Facilitate effective team meetings to track project deliverables and timelines to ensure on-time delivery; distribute meeting notes, action items and project timelines
  • Manage project issues and risks effecting project deliverables ensuring timely resolution with minimal impact
  • Communicate across functional and leadership levels providing updates on project status, risks, and issues
  • Build rapport and relationships with clients through frequent communication to ensure their expectations are met
  • Effectively prioritize multiple projects with competing resources, deliverables, and constraints
  • Other duties assigned

The Candidate
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of pharmaceutical project management experience OR Associate degree with 4+ years of pharmaceutical project management experience OR High school diploma/GED with 6+ years of pharmaceutical project management experience required
  • CDMO industry experience highly preferred
  • Experience in a Catalent role that is independent and proficient in project management as well as technical understanding may be substituted for 1 year of external related experience
  • PMP certification desired
  • ERP experience desired
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint desired
  • Work day is occasionally performed while standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing
  • Position requires the capacity to handle and manipulate objects using hands and arms

Why You Should Work At Catalent
  • Spearhead exciting and innovative projects
  • Fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • High visibility to members at all levels of the organization
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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