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Senior Validation Project Manager

cagentsPrinceton, New Jersey
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Key Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field or equivalent experience.8-12 years of experience in commissioning and qualifying bio-pharma systems and equipment. Familiarity with risk assessments, qualification protocols, commissioning plans/test scripts, and summary reports is preferred. Experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills to guide teams in performing complex tasks under pressure. Exceptional problem-solving abilities. Proficient in various project management software tools. Customer-service oriented. At least three years of experience as a program or project manager for life science projects with budgets of $1 million or more, demonstrating success in achieving defined goals. Related experience in other industries will also be considered. Additional Requirements:Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Willingness to work (paid) overtime. Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future.

About the job

Position Overview:
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Validation Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role as a technical leader. Our ideal candidate possesses a robust background in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) strategy, development, and field execution. At cagents, we prioritize cultural fit, as our people are our greatest asset, and exceptional individuals foster exceptional teams!
In this role, you will manage projects exceeding $1 million while leading teams of 6 to 8 engineers and consultants on defined scopes of work. As a successful project manager, you will demonstrate direct accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget. We value experienced generalists, particularly those with expertise in facilities, clean utilities, upstream and downstream biotech equipment, single-use disposables, or aseptic fill-finish manufacturing. While a PMP certification is a plus, your hands-on experience is what will enable you to thrive with our team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include leading budget review meetings, conducting daily huddles with your team, reviewing summary reports, writing protocols, and providing field support to your team. The role of a CAI PM is multifaceted and requires an active participant, desktop project managers need not apply. Typically, you will report to either a client manager or an area manager.

About cagents

Founded in 1996, cagents is a 100% employee-owned company that has grown to over 800 professionals worldwide. We specialize in commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, project management, and consulting services related to operational readiness in the life sciences sector.

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