To support PHG Innovations in delivering its strategic priorities, the Project Management Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing all activities related to New Product Development (NPD) and existing product lifecycle projects effectively and efficiently.
This role requires strong technical project management capabilities, cross-functional leadership, and strategic execution to ensure timely readiness and compliance of all assigned projects. The Manager ensures that every project meets its technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements within the targeted timelines through effective alignment and collaboration across functions
Job Functions
- Project Leadership & Cross-Functional
· Lead and manage multiple NPD projects to achieve timely product readiness.
· Oversee projects for existing products, ensuring issue resolution and lifecycle continuity.
· Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory timelines, and company standards.
· Drive alignment across R&D, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing & Marketing.
· Lead the monthly New Product Coordination Meeting (NPCM): agenda, facilitation, issue logging, and minutes.
· Maintain effective communication with stakeholders across the matrix organization.
Technical Project Oversight & Project Governance
Conduct and review patent searches and patent risk mapping.
- Lead BE studies: planning, protocol alignment, timelines, vendor oversight, and issue mitigation.
- Oversee preparation of regulatory dossiers in coordination with Regulatory Affairs.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, risk registers, dashboards, and trackers.
- Ensure alignment between Project Management and Portfolio Management on project & product planning.
Report progress, risks, and escalations to the PHG Innovations Head.
Launch Readiness
Support Marketing and Commercial teams to secure full finished goods readiness for launch.
- Coordinate cross-functional launch activities: stock availability, artwork, approvals, and operational readiness.
Ensure all project documentation and compliance steps are completed before launch.
People Management
· Supervise and coach the Project Management Associate to drive performance and capability growth.
· Enhance processes, tools, templates, and best practices for project governance within PHG Innovations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacist).
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including product development and commercialization processes.
- 7–10 years of proven experience in Pharmaceutical Project Management, New Product Development (NPD), or end-to-end project execution.
- Demonstrated experience in managing BE studies, regulatory coordination, patent-related assessments, and commercial launch activities.
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical product development pathways, regulatory requirements, BE study processes, and intellectual property considerations.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, QC/QA processes, and relevant quality systems.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing team members.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent project planning, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
- High proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, trackers, dashboards).
- Demonstrates high adaptability, discipline, collaboration, and strong work ethics.