Commercial Project Manager – CDMO

Padagis LLC

. Act as the primary project contact for assigned CDMO/CMO customers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical CMO/CDMO sector, focusing on customer-facing projects, tech transfers, and commercial launches. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex project lifecycles with a strong emphasis on communication and organizational skills.

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Project ManagementCustomer-Facing ProjectsTech TransfersCross-Functional CoordinationRegulated Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTech TransfersNew Product IntroductionsSupply Continuity EffortsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMS ProjectsExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalCMOCDMOManufacturing ReadinessSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary project contact for assigned CDMO/CMO customers
Provide structured customer updates and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with Operations and site teams in Minnesota and Israel on manufacturing readiness, timelines, priorities, risks, and execution
Build and maintain project plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items
Manage launches, supply initiatives, tech transfers, and ongoing commercial activities
Manage internal projects supporting CDMO processes, governance, tools, and ways of working
Identify bottlenecks, trade-offs, and execution risks and drive mitigation plans
Support commercial handoff from signed opportunity to active execution
Prepare customer updates, internal status reports, action logs, and decision trackers
Track project milestones and coordinate with Finance and Commercial to ensure timely, accurate invoicing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in project or program management within a pharmaceutical CMO/CDMO or closely related regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing projects, ideally involving tech transfers, new product introductions, commercial launches, or supply continuity efforts
Strong understanding of cross-functional pharma/CMO workflows, including Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with clear structure, discipline, and follow-through
Excellent communication skills with external customers and senior internal stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High level of attention to detail
Proficiency in Smartsheet, MS Projects, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to Padagis or partner/customer sites may be required up to 20%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities