Job Description

Duration: 12 months (extension possibility)

Job Description:

Top Skills Per Mgr.:

Start-up/Ramp up experience

Project Management Experience

Pharma experience or ramp up experience

Key Responsibilities: 1. Project & Program Leadership Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives.

Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1-3 client engagements simultaneously.

Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of readiness programs.

2. Pillar Integration & Execution

Serve as the primary consultant for OR campaigns integrating with Quality, Process, and Workforce streams.

Apply OE principles to pre-Day One activities (e.g., visual management, accountability, problem-solving).

3. Client Advisory

Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders (VPs, Site Heads, etc.).

Guide decision-making with a risk-based, speed-to-value mindset.

4. People Development

Lead and coach cross-functional teams including CQV, Quality, and external contractors.

Cultivate a culture of feedback and growth.

5. Thought Leadership

Contribute to CAI's brand via white papers, conference presentations, and client tools.

Skills & Characteristics Required:

Consulting & Facilitation

Align project stakeholders with explicit vision and measurable goals.

Expert-level guidance for site and department leadership.

Project Execution

Manage scheduling, resource loading, controls, and closeout.

Execute comprehensive project planning and delivery.

Continuous Improvement

Drive site-wide transformation using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience:





BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field (or equivalent).

3 years as a program/project manager on life science projects ($1MM ), or

8 years in GMP-regulated operations with 5 years leading readiness/start-up/OE transformations.

(Black Belt or equivalent .)

Proven multi-site or multi-client portfolio experience.

Deep understanding of quality systems, tech transfer, equipment qualification, and analytics.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in project management software tools.

Other Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Willing to work overtime when necessary.

PMI PMP or PgMP certification a plus.

Critical Competencies

Influence Strategy:

Evaluates and pursues initiatives, opportunities, and priorities based on fit with organization strategies.

Identifies innovative solutions to challenges that have strategic impact, balancing both short and long-term concerns.

Identifies issues related to emerging customers and market needs.

Satisfy the Customer

Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs.





Develop solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations and share feedback with relevant groups.

Consistently follows up with customers to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Continually searches for ways to improve customer service, including removal of barriers and providing solutions.

Plan for Success

Translates business/function strategies into aligned plans and objectives and integrates across business groups.

Obtains and allocates resources needed to accomplish goals.

Anticipates risk and builds effective contingency plans.

Pursue Execution

Prioritizes and balances time, actions, resources, and initiatives to ensure achievement of critical goals.

Holds self and others accountable for achieving outcomes.

Anticipates obstacles and takes appropriate actions to accelerate work or improve quality.

Tailor Communication

Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Tailors’ communication style and content to audience effectively.

Writes technical concepts clearly and thoroughly for all audience types.

Build Partnerships

Cultivates a network of people across a variety of disciplines and functions within the organization.

Build collaboration by identifying and conveying common interests and priorities, removing barriers, and breaking down silos.

Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.

Maintains positive relationships regardless of challenges, organizational level, personality, or background .

Influence Others

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