Program Manager - Fill-Finish Manufacturing

To Discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Deepak Arya (LinkedIn URL - www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-arya-8a79aa22a/), email your updated resume at Email - deepak.arya@collabera.com. Thank you! Pay Range: 80 to 90 an hour. Client Industry: Pharmaceutical Job Mode: Hybrid - in office Tues/Wed/Thurs minimum Duration: 18 - 24 Months Contract, with potential extension based on performance and business Job Summary: The Manufacturing Program Manager will lead global manufacturing programs for medical devices and drug device combination products across multiple manufacturing and supply chain locations. The role focuses on industrialization, qualification, product transfer, and manufacturing readiness to support product launches and commercial supply. The manager will develop integrated execution strategies, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies. This position requires strong cross functional leadership to align Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Science and Technology, and Supply Chain teams. The ideal candidate will drive program delivery, resolve complex issues, manage financial performance, and improve operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Define and document program scope, execution strategies, resources, deliverables, milestones, and governance structures. Develop and maintain integrated timelines, Gantt charts, MS Project schedules, work breakdown structures, RACI matrices, risk registers, and communication plans. Manage program budgets, monitor financial performance, resolve variances, and identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities. Coordinate global cross functional teams to support industrialization, qualification, assembly, labeling, packaging, testing, storage, and release activities. Lead product transfer activities from development to manufacturing operations and facilitate design transfer kickoff meetings. Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans and drive timely resolution of technical, operational, and business issues. Align stakeholders on priorities, deliverables, decisions, and milestones while managing competing timelines. Plan and facilitate global meetings, document decisions and action items, and track closure of commitments. Support regulatory submission readiness, quality compliance, product launches, and commercial supply activities. Ensure program financial and technical closeout and formal transfer of ongoing responsibilities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science. At least 10 years of combined professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, science and technology, or technical operations within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing. At least 5 years of global program or project management experience. At least 5 years of experience in drug product fill and finish, device manufacturing, or combination product packaging plant environments. Experience in industrialization and qualification of manufacturing operations, including combination product assembly, labeling, and packaging. Experience transferring products from development to manufacturing operations. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint. Strong program management, stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, influencing, risk management, and cross functional problem solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field. Program Management Professional certification. Experience with quality systems, design controls, product labeling, regulatory submission strategy, and commercial product launch activities. Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet, and AI enabled productivity tools. Strong financial skills, business acumen, and proficiency in multiple languages. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)