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Verista · 2 days ago

5962 - Project Manager / Program Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $136K/yr

7+ years exp

Verista is a company that partners with leading brands in the life sciences industry to address critical healthcare challenges. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing project budgets while collaborating with various cross-functional teams.

ComplianceHealth CareLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full lifecycle of capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with site and corporate goals

Oversee engineering activities for sterile fill-finish operations and lyophilization systems, ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA, and international regulatory standards

Support design and implementation of process and facility modifications to accommodate new products and clients, ensuring smooth technology transfer and process validation

Develop and maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts; monitor project spend, track variances, and ensure financial accountability for capital expenditures

Ensure adherence to established project documentation, phase gates, and change management processes for technical and operational projects

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EHS, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated project outcomes and support site readiness for commercial and clinical operations

Contribute to the site’s transformation toward a CDMO business model by aligning engineering practices, capacity planning, and infrastructure to client-driven production needs

Manage external engineering firms, equipment vendors, and contractors to ensure adherence to project scope, quality, safety, and schedule requirements

Qualification

Capital project managementPharmaceutical manufacturingAseptic processingLyophilization systemsBudgetingForecastingCleanroom operationsProcess utilities qualificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline)

Minimum 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on sterile fill-finish and lyophilization

Proven track record in capital project management, ideally within a CDMO or CMO environment

Strong understanding of aseptic processing, lyophilization systems, and cleanroom operations

Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging (bulk naked pack for Japan, full inspection and labeling for U.S. distribution)

Familiarity with process utilities and equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Demonstrated success in managing multi-million-dollar capital projects

Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within complex, regulated environments

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Willingness to work onsite at a GMP manufacturing facility

Preferred

Advanced degree

Experience handling cytotoxic or high-potent compound manufacturing operations

Local candidates preferred (Phoenix, AZ area)

Benefits

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

Company

Verista

Verista offers transformative compliance, automation, packaging solutions for the life sciences, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.

Founded in 1983

Fishers, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.verista.com/

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