Global Technical Transfer Project Manager

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Global Technical Transfer Project Manager to lead and deliver complex drug substance, drug product, and packaging technology transfers across a global biopharmaceutical network.

This role will suit a seasoned technical operations project manager with a strong track record in managing cross-functional, high-impact tech transfer programmes involving CMOs and internal manufacturing sites. You’ll play a pivotal role in executing Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) and lifecycle management strategies, ensuring products are successfully transferred, validated, and approved on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full project management oversight for complex global tech transfer projects across drug substance, drug product, and packaging.
• Manage project charters, detailed timelines, budgets, and risk registers to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Lead scenario planning and execution within MS&T for packaging, device, and DP-related activities.
• Act as a key liaison between internal Technical Product Teams (TPTs), CMOs, and cross-functional stakeholders (regulatory, quality, analytical, and supply chain).
• Facilitate effective collaboration and accountability across matrixed global teams.
• Drive governance alignment, communicate project status and escalate risks as required.
• Ensure project documentation and progress tracking align with established PMO standards and tools (MS Project, Tableau, PPM systems).

About You

• Degree-qualified in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8-10 years technical operations experience within the pharma or biopharma manufacturing
• Proven expertise in technical transfer, process improvement, and CMC project execution.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and managing external partnerships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Tableau, SharePoint, or equivalent project tools.