Manufacturing Project Manager (Pharma) / Project Manager

Job Description

Description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

We empower and support our colleagues

We commit to client success at every turn

We have the courage to do the right thing

We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Manufacturing Project Manager position summary:

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Project Manager with hands-on experience in solid dosage form pharmaceutical manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting for solid oral dosage forms, including granulation, spray drying, tablet compression, and coating operations. This role will support both day-to-day manufacturing activities and capital or process improvement projects to enhance product quality, process robustness, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for the manufacturing of solid dosage forms, ensuring processes operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP regulations

Lead or support process improvement and scale-up projects for granulation, spray drying, compression, and coating operations

Conduct process investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions to resolve manufacturing issues

Develop and optimize process parameters to achieve consistent product quality and yield

Prepare and review process documentation including batch records, SOPs, validation protocols/reports, and change control documents

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Production) to ensure successful technology transfer and process validation

Support equipment qualification and process validation activities for new or modified equipment/processes

Analyze production data, generate reports, and recommend process or equipment improvements to enhance performance and efficiency

Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing environment

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in solid dosage form manufacturing (pharmaceutical industry required)

Strong knowledge of granulation, spray drying, tablet compression, and tablet coating processes

Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and EMA regulatory requirements

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Proficiency with process data analysis tools and process control systems preferred

Onsite requirement in Indianapolis, IN

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with fluid bed granulation and/or spray drying systems

Direct involvement in tablet compression and film coating process development or troubleshooting

Exposure to process validation, technology transfer, and scale-up activities

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$85,000—$136,225 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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Full-time