Project Manager, Project Management Office

Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. 

Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.  

Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.

Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.  

As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute projects to ensure milestones are achieved, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and promoting continuous improvement and best practices. Manage site-wide, cross-functional projects, typically in areas such as:

• New Product Introductions (NPI): Partner with the global technology transfer team and cross-functional site resources to develop and execute plans for NPIs.
• PPQ Readiness: Collaborate with cross-functional site resources to develop and execute plans for PPQ campaigns.
• Capital Projects: Work with cross-functional site resources to implement capital projects, including capability enhancements and expansions.
• Batch Success Optimization: Support the operational excellence program as a project manager and/or continuous improvement leader.

• Business Process Optimization: Assist the Director of PMO in maintaining and optimizing site business processes to ensure efficiency and smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical discipline such as Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry.
• 1-3 years of experience as a project manager in Pharma/Biotech, preferably in a site PMO environment.
• Proven ability to develop detailed project plans and schedules.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills in a matrix-based organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proactive in identifying and anticipating potential problems, with the ability to present alternatives to manage/overcome obstacles.
• Capable of managing shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g., MS Project).

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, copier

Physical Requirements

• PPE as required