Associate Manager / Manager - Project Manager - CMO - Zydus

Job Title: Project Manager Global Contract Manufacturing (India CMO)

Location:

Experience Required: 15-20

Educational Qualification:

Job Summary:

Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM)

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and project management skills, with hands-on experience in SAP, launch coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Client teams. The role requires travel and on-site coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead project management calls and ensure timely updates on milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and manage

  Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

  , project charters, and stage-gate processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, QA, QC, CQA, Supply Chain) for successful project execution.
• Support regulatory audits, tech transfers, and legal documentation (CDA, manufacturing agreements).
• Maintain project MIS, track forecasts, and manage commercial product launches.
• Conduct market research and develop business cases for potential out-licensing deals.

Key Stakeholders:

• Client Teams:

  ADL, Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Technical Leads

• Internal Teams (Zydus):

  Demand & Supply Planning, Production, QC, R&D, Regulatory Affairs

Performance Indicators:

• Timely development of WBS, project charters, and technical evaluations.
• Achieve

  85% OTIF

  for India CMO launches and

  90% OTIF

  for commercial products.
• Accurate costing, PO management, and scenario planning for business deals.
• Regular client updates on project status and milestone achievements.

Required Competencies:

• 810 years of experience, with 59 years in project management for regulated markets.
• Experience with injectable and OSD dosage forms.
• Familiarity with legal agreements (MSA, CDA, supply & quality contracts).
• Strong market research and competitive intelligence capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex project timelines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP.

Preferred Attributes:

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and ready to take on challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.