Senior Project Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives that support organizational growth, operational excellence, business transformation, client engagement, and corporate development activities. This role serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership and functional stakeholders, driving enterprise-level projects from initiation through execution and closeout. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for developing project strategies, managing resources, mitigating risks, ensuring organizational alignment, and delivering measurable business outcomes across the organization.

The Senior Project Manager will lead high-impact initiatives involving Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and external client and partner organizations. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and project execution capabilities within a dynamic pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and modified as necessary.

• Lead and manage complex cross-functional projects and programs that support strategic objectives, business growth, operational improvements, and organizational transformation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, implementation roadmaps, governance frameworks, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Partner with executive leadership and functional leaders to define project objectives, success metrics, deliverables, and strategic priorities.
• Drive project execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring accountability for key milestones and deliverables.
• Establish project governance structures, steering committees, and communication plans to support effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, constraints, and opportunities while developing proactive mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, forecasting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings, project reviews, and governance discussions while providing recommendations and strategic direction.
• Lead organizational change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, operational transformations, integrations, and business process improvements.
• Coordinate activities related to mergers and acquisitions, client onboarding, technology implementations, facility expansions, organizational integrations, and other major corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment between project execution, operational capabilities, client expectations, and corporate objectives.
• Develop executive dashboards, status reports, presentations, performance metrics, and project summaries for senior leadership review.
• Assess project scope changes and evaluate impacts to schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and business outcomes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and cross-functional team members on project management best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management methodologies, governance processes, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Promote project management standards, consistency, and best practices across the organization.
• Support strategic planning activities, annual business objectives, and enterprise-level initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline required.
• MBA, MS, PMP certification, or comparable advanced professional credential strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Minimum of 5 years leading complex cross-functional strategic initiatives, transformation programs, integrations, operational improvement efforts, or enterprise-level projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously with competing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder groups.
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership and senior management to drive strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated success leading business transformation, organizational change management, process improvement, technology implementation, or M&A integration initiatives.
• Experience within a CMO/CDMO, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics, cell and gene therapy, or regulated life sciences environment preferred.
• Prior experience mentoring project teams or providing leadership to less experienced project managers preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lead multiple concurrent client programs, managing scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and implementation roadmaps aligned with client and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Analytical Development, and Technical Operations.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, constraints, and critical-path activities to support successful project execution.
• Manage project scope changes, change orders, and associated impacts to timelines, costs, resources, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and client discussions while maintaining action item logs, decision logs, and project documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, resource requirements, and key performance indicators, providing regular status updates and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities related to development programs, technology transfers, manufacturing campaigns, analytical testing, material transfers, and external partnerships.
• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners to support project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Escalate issues proactively with defined recommendations and solutions to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, milestone updates, dashboards, presentations, and other executive- and client-facing communications.
• Drive collaboration, accountability, and alignment across cross-functional teams while influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management practices, operational efficiency, and client experience.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the development of project management standards and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise levels, an indoor temperate environment, and lighting typical of a professional office setting.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market-competitive base salary, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous paid time away program and company-paid holidays.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary), are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.