Project Manager (Biomedical) - Exton, PA

Project Manager (Biomedical)

Exton, PA

The Project Manager is responsible for leading customer-sponsored manufacturing programs from opportunity assessment and contract handoff through technology transfer, process development, scale-up, validation, commercial launch, and lifecycle management. The role is accountable for integrated scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder management across multiple concurrent programs. The position serves as the primary program interface between customers and internal functions, translating customer requirements into executable manufacturing plans and ensuring commitments are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within approved financial parameters.

Key Resonsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of customer manufacturing projects, including feasibility, proposal support, project initiation, technology transfer, development, scale-up, equipment readiness, qualification/validation, launch, and post-launch stabilization.

• Create and maintain the integrated project charter, work breakdown structure, schedule, resource plan, budget, cash-flow forecast, risk register, communication plan, and decision log.

• Establish scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, assumptions, dependencies, and change-control mechanisms with the customer and internal stakeholders.

• Own project financial performance, including budget baseline, purchase commitments, capital and operating expenditures, monthly forecast, variance analysis, invoicing milestones, and escalation of margin or cash risks.

• Coordinate cross-functional execution across Commercial, R&D, Process Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, EHS, and external partners.

• Translate customer demand, specifications, quality requirements, and launch targets into an executable manufacturing and supply plan.

• Facilitate governance meetings, stage-gate reviews, customer steering committees, technical reviews, and executive escalations; issue concise status reports covering schedule, cost, quality, risks, decisions, and actions.

• Manage technical and operational dependencies such as raw-material qualification, supplier readiness, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, analytical method readiness, batch documentation, training, and production scheduling.

• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with the applicable quality system, customer quality agreements, GMP requirements, change control, deviations, CAPA, validation, traceability, and document-control expectations.

• Proactively identify and quantify project risks using structured methods such as risk registers and FMEA; define owners, mitigation actions, contingency plans, and escalation thresholds.

• Control scope changes and customer requests through documented impact assessments covering cost, schedule, resources, quality, validation, and commercial terms before implementation.

• Build productive customer relationships, manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that decisions, commitments, and approvals are documented.

• Support proposal development and contract handoff by validating project assumptions, resource needs, timelines, capital requirements, deliverables, and milestone payment structure.

• Lead project closeout, including final deliverable acceptance, financial reconciliation, lessons learned, documentation archive, handoff to routine operations, and benefit realization tracking.

• Contribute to PMO standards, templates, portfolio reviews, resource planning, and continuous improvement of SBM project delivery.

We Bring:

• The opportunity to help shape the future of consumer discovery, AI-powered commerce, and digital engagement.

• Meaningful ownership and visibility within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

• The chance to work on trusted consumer health brands that positively impact millions of consumers.

• Growth that keeps up with you through continuous learning, experimentation, and career development opportunities.

• A culture that lifts you up through collaboration, curiosity, and shared success.

• The opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, marketing, consumer insights, and innovation.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, operations, or a related technical discipline required; advanced technical degree or MBA preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years leading complex, cross-functional technical, manufacturing, capital, new-product-introduction, or customer-delivery projects.

• Knowledge of specialty polymers, biomaterials, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or contract manufacturing / CDMO business models is strongly preferred.

• PMP® certification or equivalent formal project-management credential preferred; demonstrated application of predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery methods is valuable.

• Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing and quality-system concepts, including GMP, design/technology transfer, qualification and validation, change control, deviations, CAPA, risk management, and document control.

• Strong proficiency with project scheduling, budget control, risk management, executive reporting, and collaboration tools. Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software, Excel-based financial tracking, Power BI, Teams, and SharePoint is preferred.

• Demonstrated ownership of project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, customer communications, and governance from initiation through commercial or operational handoff.

• Experience leading customer-sponsored manufacturing, contract manufacturing, CDMO, specialty chemicals, biomaterials, medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated programs strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating R&D, Process Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance functions.

• Experience with technology transfer, process scale-up, equipment commissioning and qualification, process validation, analytical readiness, and launch/ramp-up preferred.

• Documented record of recovering projects at risk, managing scope changes, resolving cross-functional conflicts, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

• Experience managing external suppliers, contractors, testing laboratories, or manufacturing partners preferred.

• Strong written and verbal customer communication skills, including facilitation of governance meetings, negotiation of priorities, and presentation to senior leadership

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will bebased on the applicant's job- related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00.

In addition to base salary, we also Offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive Of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage,paid time Off, recognition programs and a broad range Of Other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.