We are seeking an experienced PharmaceuticalProject Lead to coordinate and deliver pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from planning through commercial readiness.
The successful candidate will oversee project execution, manufacturing scale-up, GMP compliance initiatives, contract manufacturing partnerships, regulatory coordination, and commercialization activities
The role requires strong project management skills, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and the ability to coordinate manufacturers, technical consultants, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from planning through execution and commercial readiness.
Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, milestones, and delivery strategies.
Coordinate manufacturing scale-up, operational readiness, and contract manufacturing arrangements.
Coordinate GMP assessments, remediation plans, and compliance improvement initiatives.
Manage project-related NAFDAC registration activities and coordinate regulatory submissions with relevant specialists.
Support WHO GMP and WHO Prequalification initiatives where applicable.
Prepare and review feasibility studies, business cases, project reports, and investment support documents.
Manage relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, consultants, suppliers, regulators, investors, and technical partners.
Monitor project risks, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
Identify pharmaceutical manufacturing and investment opportunities.
Provide regular project updates and escalate implementation challenges to management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely delivery of project milestones against approved plans.
Adherence to approved project budgets and timelines.
Completion and tracking of assigned GMP remediation actions.
Progress against agreed regulatory and registration milestones.
Completion of contract manufacturing and operational readiness milestones.
Quality and timely submission of feasibility studies and project reports.
Effective risk management, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution.
Achievement of agreed manufacturing and commercialization milestones.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
7 - 10 years' relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, regulatory affairs, GMP compliance, or pharmaceutical project management.
Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, managing deliverables, and working with multiple stakeholders.
Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP requirements, and NAFDAC regulatory procedures.
Experience in manufacturing scale-up, contract manufacturing, GMP remediation, or product commercialization is an advantage.
Experience in pharmaceutical consulting, manufacturing advisory, or investment-related projects is desirable.
Strong project planning, problem-solving, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel when required.
PMP, PRINCE2, or a similar project management certification is an advantage.