Proud to be at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry since 1983, Pharmascience is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer. Operating in more than 50 countries, we help improve access to high-quality medications every day. We are recruiting for a position of Project Manager, New Product Development.Project Manager, New Product Development is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading pharmaceutical product development and/or technology transfer projects, whether internal or conducted in a CMO/CDMO context.

He/she oversees the entire project, from the approval of the contract or mandate through to the full completion of the approved scope.In this role, he/she works closely with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of activities while meeting timelines, approved budget quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.The Project Manager also serves as the primary point of contact for internal clients (business units) and external stakeholders (clients or partners), ensuring clear, proactive, and structured communication throughout the project lifecycle.Project Management and Coordination Lead pharmaceutical product development and/or technology transfer projects, including internal and external CMO/CDMO in alignment with approved processes.Plan, coordinate, and monitor all project activities from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, budget targets, and regulatory requirements.Contribute to the evaluation of new opportunities by developing a viable timeline that reflects the project’s requirements.Integrate and maintain cross-functional project schedules, manage changes, and ensure complete and up-to-date project documentation.Communicate project progress, risks, critical issues,



and action plans regularly to internal stakeholders and external clients.Achieve team consensus and negotiate with stakeholders to resolve obstacles that may jeopardize project success.Financial and Contractual Management For internal projects: manage the allocated budget, anticipate variances, and recommend corrective actions.For CMO/CDMO projects: monitor project expenditures in accordance with the client contract, identify additional costs resulting from scope changes or specific client requests, document and support the preparation of contract amendments, coordinate invoicing, and track activities included or excluded from the contract.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal business units, external partners, and CMO/CDMO clients.Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and conduct post-mortem analyses.Prepare the required reports for tax credit claims related to internal development projects.Solid communication skills and effective client relationship management.Ability to anticipate issues, propose solutions, and manage complex or ambiguous situations.Demonstrated leadership in all aspects of project management, including quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.Knowledge of GMP and understanding of regulatory expectations (ICH, FDA, EMA, Health Canada).Ability to manage service contracts (MSA, SOW), identify scope deviations, and support the preparation of contractual amendments (change orders).Highly organized, autonomous, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, MS Project or Sciforma (strong project tracking skills required), SAP-PS.Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written: This person will be required to work with regulatory authorities & suppliers and/or clients located outside the province of Quebec.Annual bonusInternal referral program of up to $3,000Vacation and floating vacations upon hiringGroup insurance coverage as of day 1, including telemedicineCompetitive pension plan with employer contribution as of day 1Employee assistance programOngoing training offeredStimulating and collaborative work environment #

📌 Project Manager, New Product Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 Pharmascience
📍 Winnipeg