Project Manager (Pharma)

Shift :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00AM - 5 : 00PM with some flexibility

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

mRNA Analytical Development Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced mRNA Analytical Development Project Manager to drive strategic partnerships and manage analytical development activities for our cutting-edge mRNA vaccine and therapeutic programs. This pivotal role combines project management excellence with analytical expertise to orchestrate complex testing operations across external partners while supporting internal development teams.

Compensation : $99,000.00 - 114,000.00 per year

Key Responsibilities

External Partner Management

• Lead strategic partnerships with Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) for analytical testing, method development, qualification, and validation activities
• Plan, monitor, and drive successful completion of analytical testing programs with external partners, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in external testing programs, leveraging experience to predict and address potential roadblocks before they impact timelines
• Demonstrate familiarity with Quality Systems, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Quality Technical Agreements (QTAs), and other technical documents
• Coordinate sample shipments between internal laboratories and external testing facilities

Project Leadership & Execution

Agile Project Management

Technical & Operational Support

Required Qualifications

Education

Experience

Technical Knowledge

Good understanding of physicochemical and biochemical analytical techniques, including :

Core Competencies

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.