Assistant Project Management Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Management Professional to join our pharmaceutical team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing end-toend projects in formulation development and tech transfer for oral solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms. This role requires excellent coordination across departments, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to lead project timelines and deliverables effectively Roles & Responsibilities: Lead and manage pharmaceutical product development projects (oral solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms). Coordinate technology transfer activities from R&D to pilot scale and commercial manufacturing sites. Act as a central point of coordination across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners (especially in India), to ensure technical documentation is planned, developed, and submitted in line with project timelines. Change Control & Deviation Support: Assist with the documentation and coordination of changes, deviations, and quality events as required to support the RA division. Ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables across multiple stakeholders. Track and report project status, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Liaise with cross-functional teams to resolve site and plant-related issues. Drive project timelines and ensure all regulatory and quality requirements are met. Ensure thorough documentation and compliance with company SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Provide strategic inputs from QA, RA, and R&D perspectives to strengthen project planning and execution. Liaison with Indian Manufacturers: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with India-based suppliers to ensure their outputs meet South African regulatory requirements (preferred not desirable), with a particular focus on technical consistency, traceability, and responsiveness. Requirements: • Masters degree in Pharmacy (M. Pharm) • 7–10 years of relevant experience in project management within the pharmaceutical industry. • Experience in technology transfer of oral solid and semi-solid dosage forms is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of QA, RA, and R&D operations. • Sound knowledge of plant/site processes, compliance, and manufacturing workflows. • Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities.