CMC Technical Project Manager at Sia

The CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Technical Project Manager provides day-to-day operational management for CMC development and technical transfer projects. Working in close partnership with the CMC Technical Senior Project Manager - who leads project management activities - the CMC Technical Project Manager leverages their technical and project management expertise to serve as the operational hub for CMC project teams, supporting execution and communication across process development, analytical, formulation, quality, supply chain, and external partners. This role blends technical understanding of biopharmaceutical CMC development disciplines with project management and coordination skills. Candidates are required to have biopharmaceutical industry experience through CMC technical roles with project management responsibility or through project management roles with an understanding of CMC development. Responsibilities: Providing consulting services for Sia’s clients in the life sciences and healthcare industries, including but not limited to: • Provide tactical support for day-to-day project activities such as meeting minutes, action tracking/follow-up, decision tracking, etc. • Actively contribute to project management deliverables (reports, dashboards, etc.) and routine updates (schedule, budget, risk), typically preparing initial drafts. • Build and maintain detailed predecessor-driven project schedules (Gantt charts, integrated timelines) utilizing scheduling tools/software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, Primavera, or equivalent). • Provide clear and timely schedule updates, variance analyses, and risk assessments to project leaders and stakeholders to ensure project schedules remain aligned with project strategy, portfolio priorities, and key decision gates (e.g., regulatory submissions, health authority interactions). • Coordinate across project functional areas and personnel as required to ensure the progress of project activities. • Support the building and management of a team representing various functions and sites, including the management of multiple projects and teams across multiple locations. • Demonstrate and foster excellent teamwork, with the ability to navigate within multidisciplinary teams. • Balance project demands to support alignment/realignment of Budget, Quality, Timeline, and Scope, as needed. • Support product development meetings, and make sure all Project Leaders, and/or subteam leaders, have all information and support needed to implement the project. • Focus on customer service, with agility and clear communication. • Adhere to Sia quality standards regarding client deliverables.