Project Manager

Project Manager - Biopharma Process Development

Dublin, Ireland | €60,000–€90,000 depending on experience

About the opportunity

A leading biopharma process development and manufacturing organisation is expanding fast, recently backed by a multi-million-euro investment and hundreds of new roles as it scales its mission to accelerate the delivery of the world's most exciting medicines. Its Project Managers work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the biggest names in biopharma and pharma, guiding client projects from early process development right through to full-scale GMP manufacturing.

This is a business built on innovation, integrity and teamwork, where Project Managers become the trusted point of contact clients rely on to keep complex, high-stakes projects moving. If you want ownership, variety, and a genuine seat at the table with cross-functional scientific and technical teams, this could be the move.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management process for drug development and manufacturing projects, covering timelines, resourcing, milestones and deliverables
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans across every phase, ensuring client expectations and regulatory requirements are consistently met
• Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to protect schedule and budget
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular, transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage client expectations, ensuring milestones and deliverables land to their satisfaction, and resolve concerns quickly and professionally
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams spanning scientists, engineers, regulatory affairs, quality assurance and manufacturing
• Keep every team member aligned on project goals, timelines and deliverables, providing hands-on leadership where needed
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and work with finance and operations to produce accurate cost estimates and flag savings opportunities
• Escalate budget deviations promptly and transparently to senior management and clients
• Identify risks to timeline, budget or quality early, and build proactive mitigation strategies
• Resolve project challenges as they arise, escalating to senior leadership when necessary, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and best practices to support the organisation's growth
• Help define, trial and document new service offerings that meet evolving client needs
• Gather feedback from clients and internal teams post-project to sharpen future project execution

You'll bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years' industry experience in technical or project management
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in drug development, production or manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory guidelines and quality assurance processes
• A track record of managing client relationships and delivering services on time
• Strong project management skills, including proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana or similar
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with sound judgement under pressure
• Confidence leading and motivating cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• A flexible, adaptable mindset, comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a talent for building strong internal relationships

Project Manager | Biopharma | Pharmaceutical | Drug Development | Process Development | GMP Manufacturing | Client Relationship Management | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Budget & Financial Management | Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance | Quality Assurance | Microsoft Project | Asana