Project Manager

 
Bonus Potential | Matched Pension Contributions/401k | Annual Leave/PTO | Employee Assistance Program
Core Values: Diligence, Pioneering, Integrity, Dignity

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Durham, NC
Reports to: Director, Project Management
On-Site Expectations:

• Hybrid

About MedPharm:
MedPharm is a global leader in topical and transdermal product development, providing end-to-end services from early-stage formulation development to full commercial production. With facilities in the UK and the US, MedPharm has established itself as a trusted partner in dermatological, nail, mucosal, respiratory, and transdermal drug delivery. MedPharm has a strong track record of supporting product development and pioneering performance testing models to reduce development risks for its clients.
Job Purpose:
The Project Manager plays a critical role in leading and executing client programs across MedPharm’s end-to-end CDMO services. This client-facing position ensures seamless project execution by coordinating internal teams, managing key project milestones, and driving revenue through proactive scope management. Acting as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments, the Project Manager provides strategic oversight, mitigates risks, and identifies opportunities to optimize project delivery and client satisfaction.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement & Program Leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining overall project knowledge and fostering strong relationships.
• Lead project team activities and ensure alignment between MedPharm and client expectations.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
• Project Planning & Execution
• Develop and maintain Gantt charts to communicate timelines and progress.
• Identify and manage critical dependencies to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure proper utilization of project management tools, including meeting agendas, minutes, trackers, and dashboards.
• Risk & Issue Management
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, escalating unresolved issues or resource constraints as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and decision-making to maintain project momentum.
• Drive accountability across teams to meet contracted commitments and deliverables.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Partner with leadership to enhance project management processes and tools.
• Contribute to operational excellence by identifying efficiencies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with MedPharm’s quality standards, regulatory requirements, and training programs.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO industry.
• PMP certification and/or a Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a CDMO or CMO environment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook), Smartsheet, and Adobe Pro.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities

Why Join MedPharm?
Our breadth of competencies has us partnering with clients from formula inception, clinical trials, regulatory filing and into commercial production. We are engaged in all stages of the pharmaceutical commercialization process, and you will work with some of the best clients in our industry’s CDMO space.
Diversity and Inclusion:
MedPharm is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.