Jubilant Bhartia Group - Manager - Project Management - Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization Project

Manager - Project Management - Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization Project (8-14 yrs)

Role Overview:

The Manager Project Management will drive end-to-end execution of CDMO projects while supporting business growth through strong client engagement, commercial understanding, and cross-functional leadership.

The role requires a balance of project delivery excellence and business acumen in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage multiple CDMO projects from initiation to commercialization, ensuring timelines, quality, and cost objectives are met.

- Act as a key interface for clients, driving client engagement, requirement understanding, and relationship management.

- Support business development initiatives by collaborating with sales teams, identifying opportunities, and contributing to proposals.

- Manage project lifecycle, product development, and commercialization activities in coordination with internal teams.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Production, QA/QC, SCM) to ensure seamless execution.

- Contribute to market research, competitive intelligence, and pricing/contract discussions to support commercial decisions.

- Drive cost optimization, margin improvement, and profitability tracking across projects.

- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

- Coordinate production planning and inventory alignment for project deliverables.

- Present project updates to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Key Requirements:

- Educational Qualification: B. Tech / M. Tech / M. Sc (Chemistry) / Pharmacy; MBA Mandatory.

- 8-12 years of experience in Project Management / Product Management / Business Development within CDMO / Pharma / Specialty Chemicals.

- Strong experience in client handling, account management, and stakeholder engagement.

- Proven track record in product lifecycle management, new product development, and commercialization.

- Exposure to market analysis, supplier/vendor coordination, and contract negotiations is preferred.

- Strong understanding of costing, pricing trends, and business profitability.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- PMP or equivalent certification is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

- Project & Program Management

- Sales Orientation & Business Acumen

- Client Relationship Management

- Market Research & Competitive Analysis

- Cost Optimization & Margin Improvement

- Cross-functional Leadership

- Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry:

- CDMO / Pharma / Specialty Chemicals / Chemical Manufacturing