Job Details
Posted 3 September, 2026
Job Id: 630627
Project Manager, Sterility Assurance Systems & Process Engineering
Job Description
Project Manager, Sterility Assurance Systems & Process Engineering
Location: Bradley, IL (100% Onsite)
Duration: October 2026 – December 2028
Employment Type: Contract Consultant
Consultant Compensation
Pay Rate: $105-$125/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in sterile manufacturing systems and process engineering to oversee implementation of critical compliance, process improvement, and equipment qualification initiatives. This individual will manage projects involving aseptic processing technologies, sterile filtration systems, manufacturing equipment upgrades, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process-focused engineering projects from initiation through completion.
- Manage equipment implementation and qualification activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering and operational teams.
- Support vendor selection, procurement, and technical reviews.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality and compliance requirements.
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation execution.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and project governance.
- Drive resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience.
- Significant experience in sterile manufacturing environments.
- Project management experience supporting technical and engineering initiatives.
- Experience with qualification and validation programs.
- Strong knowledge of GMP requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sterile filtration experience.
- Container closure integrity testing (CCIT) experience.
- Fill-finish manufacturing experience.
- Isolator technology experience.
- Sterility assurance experience.
- Aseptic processing expertise.
- Risk assessment and quality systems experience.
Target Backgrounds
- Process Engineering Manager
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Validation Project Manager
- Technical Project Manager
- Sterility Assurance Manager
- Pharmaceutical Engineering Manager
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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