Project Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Join a company where your skills and passion can make a real difference. At A-BIO we are looking for driven individuals who want to grow their expertise, help us expand, and contribute to improving the lives of patients worldwide. If you are ready to be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and meaningful work, we would love to hear from you!

About A-BIO

A-BIO is an owner's representative consulting firm focused on project management and technical services within the technical operations of biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Our clients range from start-up cell and gene therapy companies to multi-national major pharmaceutical companies, with projects spanning the construction, retrofit, and operations of biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. A-BIO has been serving the life sciences sector since 2014, leveraging over 200 years of combined owner's-side experience to help clients define and meet their goals for capital project execution and operational readiness.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager at A-BIO, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects within the biopharmaceutical sector. Working closely with senior project leadership and multidisciplinary client teams, you will manage projects from initial scoping through qualification and operational readiness — ensuring seamless delivery that meets client expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

This role is designed for an experienced project professional who brings a solid foundation in cGMP project execution and is ready to take on increasing responsibility across complex, high-impact engagements. You will have direct access to A-BIO's deep bench of process engineering, automation, and project management expertise, giving you the tools and mentorship to grow into a senior leadership role.

The Project Manager supports client projects in the Rockville, Frederick, and Baltimore, Maryland areas across a range of biopharmaceutical modalities including mAbs, gene therapy, cell therapy, and vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan and manage projects for clients from conception, design, and implementation through qualification and operational readiness.
• Define and develop project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, resources, and deliverables in alignment with client objectives and cGMP requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans and other key project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Regularly execute project controls and report on project status — including schedule performance, budget tracking, and risk updates — to client leadership and A-BIO management.
• Proactively identify potential risks and issues, devise mitigation strategies, and escalate critical concerns to senior project leadership and relevant stakeholders when necessary.
• Manage project issues to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Develop and manage productive working relationships with project sponsors, client staff, vendors, contractors, and internal A-BIO team members.
• Serve as a key point of contact for client communication, ensuring effective alignment among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project team meetings — including scheduling, agenda preparation, action item tracking, and follow-through.
• Oversee cross-functional project teams, including resources that do not have a direct reporting relationship, guiding them through every phase of project delivery.
• Foster and manage client relationships to deliver exceptional project experiences and support opportunities for future collaboration.

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Work with vendors and subcontractors to develop scope of services, cost estimates, and technical bid packages.
• Prepare procurement packages including pre-qualifications, requests for proposals (RFPs), scope of services, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with vendors on the design, procurement, and delivery of equipment; oversee the receiving process and successful installation.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance to ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and technical standards.

Technical & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure strict adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and EHS and quality guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret design documents, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to support project execution and decision-making.
• Coordinate Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup.
• Oversee change controls in GMP facilities in accordance with client and regulatory standards.

Professional Growth

• Develop and enhance capabilities across capital project management, facility builds, validation lifecycles, quality and regulatory compliance, and client relationship management.
• Engage in ongoing learning within the life sciences to stay at the cutting edge of the biopharma industry.
• Contribute to A-BIO's internal knowledge base, process improvement, and proposal development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering, project management, or operational experience in a cGMP-regulated industry, with a solid understanding of compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles; demonstrated ability to apply them in a life sciences project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and integrate both technical and non-technical projects of varying scope, size, and complexity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate cross-functional efforts and teams.
• Ability to review and interpret design documents and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in project management and productivity tools including MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and related applications.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to client sites in the Maryland area based on project location.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Outstanding organizational and documentation skills, ensuring thorough and precise project records.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and drive successful collaboration.

Beneficial Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering or project management experience in a cGMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• Capital project management experience — demonstrated ability to deliver mid-scale projects on time and within budget.
• Technical background in the life sciences industry, specifically in biopharmaceutical manufacturing (mAbs, gene therapy, cell therapy, or vaccines).
• Familiarity with automation and control systems and their role in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Experience with design, start-up, shutdowns, return to service, and troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, demonstrating expertise in project management methodology and standards.
• Active engagement in biopharmaceutical industry organizations, reflecting a commitment to professional growth and staying current on industry trends.
• Willingness to travel within the United States as required based on project locations and client needs.

Core Competencies

Project Management

• Project scoping & requirements development
• Schedule development & management
• Budget tracking & financial reporting
• Risk register & issue management
• Procurement packages & RFP preparation
• CQV coordination & operational readiness
• Capital project delivery
• FAT / SAT planning & execution support

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• cGMP regulatory compliance
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Stakeholder & client communication
• Vendor & contractor oversight
• Engineering document review
• MS Project / Excel / PowerPoint
• Change control management
• Meeting facilitation & documentation

Why A-BIO?

• Work on high-impact, diverse projects across the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sector — an industry where your work directly supports the development and manufacturing of critical therapies for patients worldwide.
• Access A-BIO's team of process engineering, automation, and project management experts, with over 200 years of combined biopharma operations and capital project experience.
• A clear path for professional growth — the Project Manager role is a launching pad toward Senior Project Manager and beyond, with mentorship and exposure to increasingly complex capital projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge modalities including gene therapy, cell therapy, mRNA, recombinant proteins, and vaccines across a variety of client environments.
• Collaborative, owner's-side culture that values technical depth, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development and certification reimbursement (including PMP support).

Work Environment

• Client site environments including biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, mechanical and utility areas, and laboratories; PPE required where applicable.
• Regular travel to client sites in Rockville, Frederick, and Baltimore, MD; occasional travel to vendor or contractor facilities for FAT and related activities.
• May require flexible hours during commissioning, startup, or critical project milestones.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A-BIO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work required and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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