Project Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager to join a growing organization within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry for a long-term onsite contract opportunity based out of Ridgefield, NJ. The Project Manager will support sterile injectable programs within a CDMO environment, leading technology transfer and manufacturing readiness activities while partnering with both internal technical teams and external clients.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

• Lead cross-functional technology transfer initiatives for sterile injectable products from client onboarding through GMP manufacturing.
• Develop, track, and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple active programs.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and validation teams to support equipment readiness, scale-up, and launch activities.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing contact, providing clear communication, milestone updates, and proactive risk management.
• Ensure project execution aligns with cGMP standards, internal quality systems, and regulatory expectations.
  
  

Qualifications for the Project Manager include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience supporting sterile injectable products and technology transfer activities.
• Strong understanding of aseptic processing, sterile fill-finish operations, and GMP requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced CDMO setting.
  
  

Compensation for the Project Manager:

Salary Range: $150,000-$165,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 3/29/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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