Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Project Manager/Lead NC

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager/Lead to support Operational Readiness for a MES migration project. This role focuses on ensuring a smooth transition for all processes supporting modernization initiatives in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Qualifications:

• 6+ years of project management experience in pharma/biotech (operational/quality focus, not IT)
• Strong knowledge of operational readiness, quality assurance, and large-scale drug substance manufacturing
• Experience with EBR/MES exposure highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, track documentation updates, and drive process adherence
• Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, and PM software

Role Details:

• On-site at RTP, NC, Mon–Fri with occasional overtime
• Contract: 6 months, potential to extend to 1 year

If you’re organized, proactive, decisive, and thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment, this is an exciting opportunity to lead operational readiness in a high-impact pharma project.

Preferred:

1) Lead business process mapping sessions.
2) Build out the schedule.
3) Lead tracking and adherence to plan for documentation updates.
4) Work within matrix teams for assessing EBR impacts to areas.
5) Manufacturing Execution System (Syncade) MES and EBR exposure is a plus.