General Manager Program Management

Immacule Lifesciences
Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, India

About the Role

A seasoned pharmaceutical CMO/CDMO program management professional with strong sterile product expertise, proven US/EU market exposure, and a track record of managing complex client programs from development to commercial manufacturing. The candidate should combine technical understanding, commercial acumen, and customer-focused leadership to ensure reliable execution and long-term client partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end customer programs from project initiation and product development through technology transfer, regulatory submissions, and commercial manufacturing.
  • Manage multiple client programs across sterile injectables and ophthalmic dosage forms, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual commitments.
  • Serve as the key interface between clients and internal teams, ensuring effective communication, progress reviews, escalation management, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across R&D, Analytical Development, Regulatory Affairs, QA, QC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Business Development.
  • Drive technology transfer, process scale-up, engineering batches, validation, and commercial manufacturing readiness.
  • Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, milestone tracking, and portfolio prioritization.
  • Coordinate regulatory and technical documentation required for product development, submissions, and commercialization in the US and European markets.
  • Manage external partners, vendors, and CDMOs, where applicable, to ensure timely execution and compliance with client requirements.
  • Monitor program financials, project profitability, resource utilization, and change requests in coordination with Finance and Business Development.
  • Establish robust PMO governance, project dashboards, management reviews, and performance metrics to improve execution efficiency and on-time delivery.
  • Identify and resolve technical, regulatory, operational, and supply chain bottlenecks impacting client commitments and product launches.

Product Portfolio:

  • Liquid Injectables
  • Lyophilized Injectables
  • Ophthalmics
  • Prefilled Syringes (PFS)
  • Cartridges

Target Markets:

  • US
  • Europe
  • Other highly regulated markets

Qualifications

  • Qualification: B.Pharm./M.Pharm., B.Tech./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, or a relevant scientific/technical discipline.
  • Experience: 18–20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with substantial experience in program/project management within a CMO/CDMO environment.

Required Skills

  • Product Expertise: Strong exposure to sterile injectables and/or ophthalmics; experience across liquid injectables, lyophilized products, PFS, and cartridges is highly preferred.
  • US/EU Markets: Proven experience managing product development and commercialization programs for highly regulated markets, particularly the US and Europe.
  • CDMO Operations: Demonstrated experience in client management, contract manufacturing programs, technology transfer, and commercial product launches.
  • Regulatory & Quality: Sound understanding of US FDA requirements, EU GMP, cGMP, validation, and regulatory submission processes.
  • Program Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs, cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and competing priorities.
  • Customer Management: Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and escalation-handling skills.

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