CDMO Project Manager

Work Location:  St. Louis, Missouri
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Department:  LS-SC-UYKC CDMO Opex/PMO
Recruiter:  Michelle Cole

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Your Role

We are looking for a successful, true Project Manager for our Cherokee CDMO (Custom Development Manufacturing Organization) site in St. Louis. In this position you will play a critical role in leading, planning, and executing complex projects from inception to completion. You will ensure projects - ranging from facility expansions to new product launches - are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while managing cross-functional team dynamics. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Own and execute complex, fast-paced projects (expansions, new products, operational excellence) from scope through to delivery
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to influence teams without direct authority
• Proactively identify project risks, collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve critical issues, and minimize organizational impact
• Facilitate productive meetings for diverse audiences and provide regular, proactive progress updates to clients and leadership
• Create and maintain essential project artifacts, including charters, schedules, budgets, change controls, and risk logs
• Mentor and coach project management personnel across the organization, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life science discipline and 5+ years of Project Management experience

OR

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years of Project Management experience
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification and proficiency with Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools
• Proven project management experience within a highly regulated GMP, Biotech, or Pharma manufacturing environment
• Strong familiarity with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory standards
• Independent self-starter with a track record of driving cross-functional results in biopharmaceutical operations
• Exceptional attention to detail with experience in meticulous document review and strict adherence to procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and communicate them clearly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholder

Salary range for this position: $89,000 - $133,600 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.