Pharmaceutical - Project Lead at Prestigious Consulting Group

Reports To: Managing Partner

About The Role

• We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Lead to oversee our pharmaceutical projects from concept through commercialization.
• The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project timelines and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovation across pharmaceutical initiatives.
• In addition to project delivery, the ideal candidate will play a strategic role in identifying and securing funding opportunities for pharmaceutical projects.
• This includes supporting fundraising initiatives, grant applications, investor engagement, and the development of commercially viable project proposals that attract development finance institutions, impact investors, donor organizations, and strategic partners.
• This role requires an individual who combines strong pharmaceutical expertise with commercial thinking, stakeholder management, and project financing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of pharmaceutical projects across the full product lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and implementation frameworks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, deliverables, and budgets.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and agreed timelines.

Pharmaceutical & Regulatory Leadership:

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, GLP, WHO guidelines, NAFDAC requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Support pharmaceutical product development, technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and commercialization initiatives.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, pilot production, validation, and quality assurance processes.
• Stay updated on pharmaceutical industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.

Fundraising & Project Financing:

• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, donor funding, development finance, and strategic investment opportunities for pharmaceutical projects.
• Develop compelling funding proposals, concept notes, business cases, and investment memoranda.
• Support fundraising campaigns targeted at development partners, international organizations, foundations, and impact investors.
• Participate in investor meetings, donor engagements, and partnership discussions.
• Collaborate with finance and business development teams to structure commercially viable pharmaceutical projects.
• Support financial modelling and project bankability assessments where required.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations, development agencies, pharmaceutical investors, and strategic partners.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management:

• Collaborate with internal departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, manufacturers, research institutions, and external partners.
• Represent the organization at pharmaceutical conferences, stakeholder meetings, and industry events.
• Develop strategic partnerships that support project implementation and commercialization.

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Prepare project reports, executive presentations, funding reports, and performance dashboards.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure continuous improvement across pharmaceutical initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Project Management, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in pharmaceutical project management with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing pharmaceutical manufacturing, product development, commercialization, or healthcare projects.
• Experience supporting grant applications, fundraising initiatives, project financing, or donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, GMP, NAFDAC requirements, WHO standards, and quality systems.
• Hands-on laboratory or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, funding applications, or investment documentation.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.

Professional Certifications
The following certifications are an advantage:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2
• Lean Six Sigma
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or GMP Certification
• Grant Management Certification
• Fundraising or Proposal Development Certification
• MBA (Added Advantage)

Key Skills:

• Pharmaceutical Project Management
• Drug Development & Commercialization
• GMP & Regulatory Compliance
• NAFDAC & WHO Regulatory Frameworks
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Project Planning & Execution
• Fundraising & Grant Writing
• Investor Relations & Partnership Development
• Project Financing & Financial Modelling
• Budget & Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Proposal Development
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Business Development
• Negotiation & Communication
• Problem Solving
• Report Writing & Documentation

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate should be:

• An experienced pharmaceutical project leader with strong commercial awareness.
• Capable of managing complex pharmaceutical projects from concept to commercialization.
• Experienced in fundraising, grant acquisition, donor engagement, or project financing.
• Skilled at building strategic partnerships across government, development agencies, and private-sector organizations.
• Highly organized with excellent leadership and project coordination skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passionate about innovation, healthcare, and sustainable pharmaceutical development