Senior Project Manager

About the role

This Senior Project Manager position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across multiple functions, including Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development (R&D), Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, HR, Engineering, Marketing, and Commercial. The role involves working closely with the Senior Director of Program Management and the Principal Project Manager on Maintenance of Business (MOB) projects to implement Curium’s strategic initiatives across North American Operations. Effective communication of program status to senior leadership is a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (e.g., FDA, DEA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP).
• Coordinate and align activities of multiple shared services (e.g., QC, Validation, Operations) between board-approved New Product Development (NPD) and MOB-related initiatives.
• Provide Project Management Services for North America Strategic Business Initiative projects classified as NPD or MOB.
• Improve integrated risk management across NPD, MOB, and Strategic Business projects.
• Integrate MOB and Strategic Business Initiatives into escalation and governance processes for critical project management and reporting.
• Lead efforts to enhance the PMO process, governance structure, and systems initiatives, including resource management, financial forecasting, PMO portfolio software implementations, and stage-gate process execution.
• Provide PM services to ensure business continuity within the PMO.
• Present project status, issues, and risks to the Project Review Committee and recommend project direction.
• Support the PMO group during the concept phase by providing scoping, scheduling, and cost information.
• Provide PM services/support for Integration activities related to M&A.
• Capture and share project information through Project Management systems to drive continuous improvement and best practices.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related sciences, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry leading cross-functional projects.
• Technical understanding of pharmaceutical processing.
• Knowledge/experience in aseptic/terminally sterile operations; isolator technology is a plus.
• Knowledge/experience in the radiopharmaceutical industry and operations is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Proven team member and team leader experience with strong interpersonal skills, including composure under pressure.
• Ability to allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and set priorities.
• Ability to work under tight and conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, conflict management, and strategic agility skills.
• Strong management, time-management, and organizational skills.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, MS Project, and Project Management software.
• Experience with ERP/database management is a plus.
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification is a plus.
• Limited travel may be required.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work in a plant producing radioactive materials, participating in safety programs to minimize exposure.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneel, crouch, twist, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach; negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation.
• Use of material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, conveyors) and proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
• Willingness to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May require sitting or standing for long periods (8+ hours).
• Good hand-eye coordination and close attention to detail required.
• Exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards (e.g., corrosive, flammable, toxic materials), dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes and work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work outside regular hours, including off-shift, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.