Pharmaceutical Project Manager with Global Ops Expertise

SUMITA SANKAR

972-***-**** ️ ***************@*****.*** Louisville, KY (Willing to relocate) PROFILE

Results-driven Project Manager with expertise in pharmaceutical operations, global tech transfers, and CMO coordination. Recognized for strategic planning, regulatory and GMP compliance management, and clear cross-functional communication. Proven success delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget in fast-paced, highly regulated environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Areva Pharmaceuticals, Georgetown, IN Mar 2023 – Present

• Defined project scopes and goals in alignment with leadership and organizational strategy.

• Developed detailed roadmaps, timelines, and execution plans for on-time delivery of complex pharmaceutical initiatives.

• Managed multi-phase budgets, forecasted expenditures, and ensured alignment with financial targets.

• Built and led high-performing cross-functional teams, sourcing external expertise as needed.

• Acted as primary liaison between leadership, departments, and stakeholders to drive alignment and transparency.

• Embedded change management strategies to support smooth project transitions.

• Utilized earned value metrics to monitor progress against milestones, adjusting plans proactively.

• Facilitated project closures with comprehensive deliverables, asset documentation, and post-mortem analyses to drive continuous improvement.

Site Coordinator YMCA, Round Rock, TX Feb 2020 – Sep 2022

• Managed daily operations for after-school programs serving 30+ students, ensuring safety and engagement.

• Trained and supervised staff, fostering professional development and collaboration.

• Developed academic and social-emotional enrichment activities aligned with program goals.

• Oversaw site budgets, procurement, and compliance with state licensing standards.

• Led family engagement events and monthly team meetings to strengthen program impact. IT Recruiter Adronics Inc, Plano, TX Jan 2012 – Feb 2014

• Sourced and screened qualified IT candidates for diverse technical roles, reducing time-to-fill by 20%.

• Conducted technical interviews, negotiated offers, and managed end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Built strong talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, and ATS platforms.

• Provided market insights and compensation analysis to hiring managers and candidates. EDUCATION

B.A. Psychology Texas State University, 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

• PRINCE2 Foundation • PMP (In Progress)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• PM Tools: MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Kanban

• Scheduling & Financials: Gantt Charts, Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Variance Analysis

• Documentation & Compliance: SharePoint, SOPs, Process Flows, Audit Preparedness

• Collaboration: MS Office Suite, Teams, Zoom

• Financial Systems: Basic SAP, Oracle, NetSuite

• Design: Canva, Adobe

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Project Leadership & Execution

• Budget Forecasting & Financial Control

• Cross-Functional Team Coordination

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Change Management & Enablement

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning

• Project Lifecycle Management

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting

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