Manufacturing Program Manager

Position Details:

Job Title: Project Manager III – Manufacturing

Location: Worcester, MA

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Program Manager to lead global programs involving drug product fill/finish, medical device manufacturing, combination product assembly, labeling, packaging, and product launches. Responsible for program strategy, product transfer from development to operations, integrated timelines, risk management, financial tracking, and cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop program execution strategies, project plans, milestones, Gantt charts, and resource plans.
• Lead global cross-functional teams and coordinate product transfers and manufacturing industrialization.
• Manage program budgets, risks, timelines, deliverables, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate material demand, sourcing, distribution, regulatory submissions, and product launches.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and program closeout.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; advanced degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations.
• 5+ years of global program/project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in drug product fill/finish, device manufacturing, or combination product packaging environments.
• Experience with manufacturing industrialization, qualification, and product transfer from development to operations.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; experience with quality systems, design controls, regulatory submissions, and product launches preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, financial acumen, and risk management skills.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”