Senior Project Manager Process Development

We are hiring on behalf of our client in South Dublin, due to expansion they are seeking a Senior Project Manager Process Development.

The Senior Project Manager, Process Development is responsible for leading new drug product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management (LCM) projects at ADL. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Process Development within the Portfolio Management & Delivery (PMD) group, this role leads cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to deliver integrated project plans, maintain robust governance, and ensure successful execution from initiation through close-out.

The role partners closely with site SMEs, functional managers, and global stakeholders to drive product introductions, sustain product health, and deliver projects safely, compliantly, and on schedule.

Key responsibilities* Establish alignment among project teams, customers, and management on project goals, scope, deliverables, and success criteria. * Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering quality, scope, schedule, cost, resources, responsibilities, and performance tracking. * Lead project governance forums and core team meetings, ensuring clear communication, decision-making, follow-up, and accountability. * Lead cross-functional execution of new product introductions and lifecycle management initiatives for DP and FDP at ADL. * Translate project objectives into measurable execution plans and drive delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and readiness requirements. * Support the smooth introduction of new products and the ongoing health of existing products through effective planning and coordination across site functions. * Maintain controlled project scope throughout execution, ensuring scope is understood by all stakeholders and managed through completion. * Own project risk and issue management, including action, risk, and decision logs, and drive appropriate mitigation and remediation plans. * Generate and own GMP change controls required to support project delivery.

Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience * 5-8 years' experience in a life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment, including a minimum of 3 years in project management. * Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional delivery within a manufacturing or technical operations environment. * Experience supporting NPI, lifecycle management, portfolio management or resource planning, and business case development is preferred.

Berkley Life Science & Engineering is a specialist consultancy, recruiting professionals for organizations throughout Ireland, UK & Europe; for more information go to www.berkley-group.com.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Pawel Jurkiewicz on 0851955576 or pjurkiewicz@berkley-group.com.