Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Manufacturing and Commercialization
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from concept to commercialization.
The successful candidate will oversee project execution, manufacturing strategy, regulatory compliance, GMP remediation, contract manufacturing, and commercialization while working with regulators, manufacturers, investors, and technical partners.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from planning through commercialization.
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and execution strategies.
Coordinate manufacturing scale-up and operational readiness.
Identify and manage contract manufacturing opportunities.
Lead GMP gap assessments and remediation programmes.
Coordinate NAFDAC registration, regulatory approvals, and support WHO GMP/WHO Prequalification initiatives where applicable.
Prepare feasibility studies, business cases, and investment support documentation.
Manage relationships with regulators, manufacturers, consultants, suppliers, and investors.
Monitor industry trends and identify new pharmaceutical manufacturing opportunities.
Ensure compliance with GMP and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successful delivery of pharmaceutical projects.
Completion of GMP remediation programmes.
Progress of NAFDAC registrations and regulatory approvals.
Execution of contract manufacturing partnerships.
Commercial readiness of manufacturing projects.
Quality of feasibility studies and investment support.
Stakeholder satisfaction and project delivery.
RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, regulatory affairs, or pharmaceutical project management.
Practical experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing consulting company.
Strong knowledge of GMP, NAFDAC regulatory processes, manufacturing operations, and commercialization.
Experience with contract manufacturing, GMP remediation, and pharmaceutical product commercialization.
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is an added advantage.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.
SalaryN400,000 - N600,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
18th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Application – Pharmaceutical Project Manager" as the subject of the mail.
