A CDMO that manages complexity with confidence
About the Company
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. With strong technical expertise and operational flexibility, the company delivers solutions and processes that accelerate innovation. Veranova is dedicated to quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery, while fostering a culture of learning, growth, and innovation.
About the Role
The company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) across global operations. This temporary contract role will act as the primary liaison between technical, operational, and functional teams, ensuring the successful integration of D365 into CDMO project workflows, particularly in API manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer engagement processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to align CDMO operations with D365 implementation goals
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, risk mitigation, and change management strategies within an API manufacturing environment
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to roll out and configure D365 modules, including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and CRM
- Map current CDMO business processes to D365 capabilities and support business process reengineering
- Serve as the key point of contact between CDMO operations (R&D, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain) and the D365 project team
- Work with functional leads and subject matter experts to capture requirements, resolve gaps, and support user adoption
- Support master data governance, user acceptance testing (UAT), training coordination, and go-live activities
- Identify and mitigate operational disruptions during the D365 transition
- Coordinate stabilization activities and continuous improvement initiatives after implementation
- Support performance tracking and KPI reporting through D365 dashboards and analytics
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, IT, or related field (advanced degree or PMP certification is a plus)
- 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CDMO industry, with a focus on API development and manufacturing preferred
- Proven track record managing complex cross-functional projects, particularly ERP implementations
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Supply Chain Management, Finance, or CRM modules)
- Strong understanding of GxP, GMP, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with CDMO business models and client service delivery
- Experience with change management and business transformation initiatives
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Smartsheet