Lifecore Biomedical · 13 hours ago
Director, Project Management Office
Chaska, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expLifecore Biomedical is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) will lead and optimize the PMO function, ensuring high-quality execution of client programs while providing strategic leadership over the project portfolio.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring effective capacity planning, resource allocation, and alignment with business priorities
Partner with the executive leadership team to define and execute strategic initiatives, support growth, and drive cost and efficiency improvements
Ensure PMO alignment with organizational strategy, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
Hold P&L responsibility for all projects within the portfolio, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Project Management team
Develop, implement, and continuously improve scalable PMO frameworks, standards, methodologies, and best practices
Drive standardization across scheduling, reporting, risk management, resource planning, and governance processes
Leverage digital tools and project management systems to enhance visibility, efficiency, and decision-making
Ensure consistent, high-quality project execution across development, technical transfer, and GMP manufacturing programs
Establish and communicate clear project timelines, milestones, financial impacts, and risks to stakeholders and executive leadership
Review project scopes, development contracts, and client obligations to ensure commitments are clearly understood and delivered
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Quality Management System (QMS) documentation
Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients, providing transparent communication, proactive issue resolution, and exceptional program delivery
Lead cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, regulated, and customer-focused environment
Influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive alignment and results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; Life Sciences or Engineering preferred
MBA preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent strongly preferred
10+ years of project or program management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a CDMO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP manufacturing environment
Extensive PMO experience managing complex technical transfers and cross-functional development and manufacturing programs
Proven success leading teams in a fast-paced, client-driven, regulated environment
Strong experience with project management tools and systems to support standardized workflows and reporting
Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively with external clients
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to simplify and streamline complex processes
Strong capability in project scheduling, resource loading, budgeting, and critical path analysis
Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, and influence skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organization
Benefits
Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
Low cost dental and vision insurance
Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
4 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 5 weeks after just 2 years!)
9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
Paid family leave
Tuition reimbursement
401k plan with company matching contribution
Company
Lifecore Biomedical
Lifecore Biomedical is dedicated to the development of technically advanced hyaluronan based products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.3MKey Investors
BMO Capital MarketsWynnefield Capital Advisors
2024-11-26Post Ipo Debt
2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $24.3M
2022-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Dr. Albert Bolles
President, Chief Executive Officer
Paul Josephs
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-17
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