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Commercial Project Manager

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Boulder, COFull-time$94–147K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$94–147K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Manager, API Contract Manufacturing will manage development and delivery of integrated customer solutions for Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. The role leads multinational, multi-partner projects from concept to delivery, develops cost models and proposals, coordinates cross-functional teams, and maintains customer relationships and production schedules. It also supports business development and process improvements while ensuring projects follow applicable regulatory guidelines and cGMP.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementCost ModelingProject Proposal DevelopmentClient Project ManagementMultitaskingCustomer FocusProblem SolvingProfessional CommunicationPresentationPharmaceutical DevelopmentChemistryDNA/RNA AnalysiscGMPCross-Functional CollaborationNegotiationRegulatory Compliance

Qualifications

Chemistry, Biology or Equivalent4+ Years Pharmaceutical/Biotech Experience4+ Years Project Management ExperienceFull Professional ProficiencyOccasional Business Travel

Full job description

Where will your specialized knowledge and technical leadership not only make an impact, but also develop even further? Right here, where you'll manage the development and delivery of large integrated customer solutions by transforming broad concepts into structured programs, leading the design and delivery of multi-national/multi-partner projects, delivering solutions for complex, high impact issues, and building effective client relationships. Agilent is looking for your talent to join our team as a Project Manager, API Contract Manufacturing for the Nucleic Acid Solutions Division (NASD) that provides API manufacturing services for pharmaceutical and biotech industries around the world. Key Responsibilities: Determine and develop approaches to assignments for delivery of creative solutions to customers Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Prepare extensive cost models and generate substantial project proposals based on the calculation model and current market analysis for the project management group. Lead projects from concept to delivery while partnering with internal and external cross-functional teams Leads cross-functional, strategic projects while also leading internal projects and process improvement initiatives Maintain close relationships with internal departments in order to coordinate ancillary activities Dynamically manage projects while adhering to applicable regulatory guidelines, and cGMP Assist in determining resource requirements and allocate discrete project goals amongst the departments required for the projects Participate in recommendations for improvements of process and administrative issues or inefficiencies that impact the ancillary programs Prioritize projects and day-to-day workflow for self and other team members, internal and external Create and maintain the customer specific production schedule for both long-term forecast and short-term production demands; follow up on the workflow through each step to maintain schedule integrity and communication Maintain an understanding of the document creation process which includes, but is not limited to the following: Lot/Expiration form creation, material receipt/release, batch record preparation and ERP work order creation Participate in business development by informing prospective clients of our manufacturing, development and analytical capabilities Collect custom project requirements/specifications from clients while building effective business relationships Qualifications BS / MS degree in Chemistry, Biology or equivalent combination of education and employment 4+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (experience with an Oligonucleotide API manufacturing company preferred) 4+ years of experience in project management (i.e. creating deliverable proposals to client specifications, etc.) Demonstrated success in maintaining multiple client projects, multi-tasking capability required Ability to create a solutions-oriented approach and customer focus to drive towards business goals Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs Experience with pharmaceutical development, chemistry and/or DNA / RNA analytical experience is highly desired cGMP regulatory knowledge preferred Must have a team player mentality with the ability to collaborate and negotiate within cross-functional teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfortable with presenting to multidisciplinary internal/external audiences High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in va ious forms Available for occasional business travel Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 17, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $93,760.00 - $146,500.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} . Travel Required: Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Services & SupportPlease Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjM2NTU3Ljg3NjBAYWdpbGVudHRlY2hub2xvZ2llc2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

How this job compares

Set against the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$94–147K/yr
  • Colorado median$110–160K/yr685 salary ranges
  • US median$111–178K/yr14,446 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 11% below the Colorado median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 856 open Project Manager jobs in Colorado and 22,993 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 19,950 postings).
Education
12,857 of the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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