Process Development Manager Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Job Title: Project Manager – Process Development and Technology Transfer

Job Description

This role leads cross-functional efforts to develop, transfer, and establish production processes at internal and external clinical manufacturing facilities. You will coordinate technology transfer activities, support the successful start-up of manufacturing production campaigns, and manage a wide range of business operations within a preclinical manufacturing and process development organization. The position requires close collaboration with technical and operational teams to ensure robust processes, compliant documentation, and efficient execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to complete development, transfer, and establishment of production processes at internal and external clinical manufacturing facilities.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to ensure the successful start-up of manufacturing production campaigns.
• Drive team cooperation and collaboration to resolve cross-functional issues and provide value-adding solutions.
• Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication across functional areas and within project and program teams.
• Serve as a primary contact for leadership and stakeholders regarding progress on project and program goals.
• Build, maintain, and regularly update detailed timelines for development and technology transfer activities.
• Ensure that process-related documentation is generated, reviewed, and delivered through quality systems in a timely and compliant manner.
• Anticipate and address manufacturing issues related to process, documentation, or training, and support the management and implementation of process changes and operational improvements at manufacturing sites.
• Lead recurring and ad hoc technical teams, as needed, to troubleshoot technical issues and implement new technologies, systems, or tools.
• Identify, brainstorm, and implement improved business processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline departmental process logistics, systems, tools, reference materials, and guides.
• Set up and refine systems and processes to ensure exceptional service and support for partners across projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Support technology transfer and business operations within the PAPD Operations group in Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development.
• Coordinate production process transfer activities to support preclinical and clinical manufacturing at both internal and external sites.
• Manage and coordinate a wide variety of departmental business operations to ensure smooth and efficient execution of organizational goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, with the ability to understand and manage complex production processes.
• Experience in project management, including coordination with third-party partners, within a process development organization.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve project and program objectives.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining detailed project timelines and tracking progress against milestones.
• Proficiency in managing process-related documentation within formal quality systems.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and address issues in manufacturing related to process, documentation, or training.
• Experience supporting or leading technology transfer activities for preclinical or clinical manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to ensure clear, accurate, and timely information flow across functional areas.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive practical, value-adding solutions to cross-functional challenges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with bioprocess development is preferred.
• Experience with project management in a process development organization in the biopharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Background in protein purification or related bioprocessing activities is beneficial.
• Experience working with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Comfort working in a fast-growing, expansion-oriented environment with evolving systems and processes.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities within a large, research-driven organization.

This is a Contract position based out of Tarrytown, NY.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tarrytown,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

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