Program Manager

Desired Skills: Program Manager,Biologics,Engineering

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Program Manager for a leading biologics client based in Dublin.

This is an initial 12-month contract position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational readiness program plan, incorporating people, process, and procedural readiness from facility design to production start-up. Collaborate with Operational readiness lead and convert the roadmap to a clear project plan with resources and milestones identified.
• Drive the definition of roles and organizational design for the new facility, ensuring alignment with operational needs and startup milestones.
• Develop and maintain an integrated readiness timeline, capturing critical path activities including onboarding, training, batch record development, and procedural readiness.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of onboarding and training systems to support a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Oversee the development of procedures, batch record training materials, and training documentation to support GMP operations.
• Track and report readiness progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership and site governance forums.
• Support resource planning and organizational onboarding activities to ensure timely staffing and readiness of operations teams.
• The role has potential to evolve into leading and managing end-to-end training plan, partnering with site training functions and functional leaders to ensure execution of both self-learning and trainer-led programs.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to embed industry best practices into startup plans and training systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in biopharma or pharmaceutical operations, including aseptic drug product manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a startup or facility expansion context.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, matrixed initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience supporting startup of sterile syringe fill-finish facilities.
• Familiarity with our client’s network or similar global biopharma operations.
• Knowledge of training systems (e.g., Learning Management Systems) and structured onboarding methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural and operational readiness through scalable systems and processes.

Key Success Attributes:

• Strong leader with exceptional organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and influential across multiple functions.
• Passionate about building operational excellence through people and process.
• Energized by startup environments with a hands-on, proactive mindset.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to rebecca@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***