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Hartmann Young are partnered with a leading CDMO focused on small molecule drug development, supporting clients from pre-clinical through commercial supply. Their integrated services include API development and manufacturing, formulation development, and OSD manufacturing. The company operates under full GMP compliance and partner with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to bring complex molecules to market with speed, quality, and scientific precision.
Hartmann Young are seeking a Director of Project Management to lead and evolve a project management function in Germany. This individual will oversee a team of project managers responsible for delivering GMP-compliant development, scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing projects for small molecule APIs and drug products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a team of project managers responsible for cross-functional execution of client programs, covering API and drug product services.
* Establish best practices, tools, templates, and governance for project planning, risk management, and change control.
* Serve as the escalation point for internal and external project issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.
Client Interface and Relationship Management
* Act as a senior point of contact for strategic clients, ensuring strong communication, transparency, and expectation management throughout the lifecycle of each project.
* Drive high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring project teams deliver on scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
* Support business development in program scoping, feasibility assessments, and proposal reviews.
Cross-functional Execution and Alignment
* Ensure robust cross-functional planning and coordination across MS&T, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and regulatory functions.
* Lead project governance meetings, phase-gate reviews, and internal readiness checks for clinical and commercial manufacturing campaigns.
* Track critical path activities and proactively manage risks to mitigate impact on deliverables.
Continuous Improvement and Metrics
* Define and track KPIs for project delivery, including on-time-in-full (OTIF), cost adherence, and client feedback scores.
* Continuously assess and improve project execution frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and organisational agility.
* Collaborate with operational excellence and quality leadership to integrate project management with broader site and enterprise initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
* 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or CDMO project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Strong track record in managing complex small molecule projects.
* Deep understanding of GMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and technical transfer processes.
If this position sounds relevant to your experience please apply directly.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Management, and Manufacturing
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing
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