Senior Project Manager

📍 Andheri, Mumbai (Hybrid Working)

At ADVANZ PHARMA, our purpose is simple: improving patients’ lives by increasing access to medicines that matter.

As we continue to grow as a leading international specialty pharmaceutical company, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Technical Operations team and play a key role in delivering critical supply continuity and business growth initiatives.

About the Role

The Technical Operations team is focused on ensuring supply continuity through the successful delivery of Technology Transfer (Site Transfer), API Change, Reformulation, RFQ, and Process Improvement Projects.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex cross-functional projects, driving them from feasibility assessment through to execution and delivery. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

What You'll Do:

✅ Lead and manage Technology Transfer, API change, reformulation, RFQ, and process improvement projects.

✅ Develop and execute project plans, manage risks, budgets, timelines, and critical milestones.

✅ Conduct project feasibility assessments in partnership with Finance and business stakeholders.

✅ Build strong relationships with internal functions including Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Operations, Artwork, and Commercial teams.

✅ Collaborate effectively with external partners, CMOs, consultants, and service providers.

✅ Chair cross-functional project meetings and ensure effective governance, documentation, and follow-up actions.

✅ Monitor project progress, communicate status updates, and provide visibility to leadership through project management systems and governance forums.

✅ Identify, assess, and escalate project risks and issues to enable timely decision-making.

✅ Drive continuous improvement and recommend alternative approaches to maximize project outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.

Experience

• 12+ years of overall professional experience.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience managing Technology Transfer projects and pharmaceutical product lifecycle activities.
• Demonstrated track record of successful product launches.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and project management tools.

Key Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Results-oriented with strong ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative team player who embodies integrity, speed, and excellence.

Why ADVANZ PHARMA?

🌍 Meaningful Impact

Help improve access to essential medicines for patients around the world.

📈 Career Growth

Join a growing international organization that invests in development, learning, and progression.

🤝 Collaborative Culture

Work alongside talented global colleagues in an inclusive and supportive environment.

💡 Entrepreneurial Mindset

Be empowered to make decisions, challenge convention, and drive change.

🏡 Flexible Working

Hybrid and agile working arrangements that support work-life balance.

Benefits Include

• Global Recognition Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Day
• Volunteering Leave
• Compassionate Leave
• Agile Working
• Work from Anywhere Opportunities (subject to local regulations)

Join Us

ADVANZ PHARMA is proud that 82% of employees in our 2026 engagement survey said they would recommend ADVANZ PHARMA as a great place to work.

If you're passionate about delivering complex pharmaceutical projects and making a real difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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