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 wit

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