Job Description

DPS Arcadis are seeking a Small Molecule Project Manager to join an industry leader within the pharmaceutical sector, in Kinsale, Co. Cork. The candidate successful candidate is supporting small molecule production (API/Peptides), and must have significant previous experience within Pharmaceutical / Bio Pharmaceutical industries. Initially a 12-month contract, with view to extension.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager has accountability for leading a cross functional team in conjunction with the technical lead to support projects such as: New Product Introduction, Product Technical Transfers, Large Productivity Initiatives, or deployment of new technology.

• Leading a cross functional team, creating and implementing an integrated plan.
• Building a team, creating strong morale, fostering open dialogue.
• Partnering with the technical lead to ensure all goals and timelines are met.
• Facilitate decision making within the team under tight deadlines.
• Effectively communicating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively managing issues, proposing and implementing plans to resolve issues.
• Forecasting resource needs across the integrated plan.
• Provide metrics/AARs to appropriate Governance Forums.
• Identify, propose, and support solutions for improvements within Business Processes and technical changes as appropriate. Utilise PM and/or six sigma methodologies as needed.

Requirements

• A scientific/Engineering third level qualification is highly preferable (Chemical Engineering or Chemistry in particular)
• Applied knowledge/experience of project management for a cross-functional team is preferable.
• New product introduction experience is preferable.
• Excellent self-management/organizational skills; manage workload, set team priorities and adjust.
• Ability to interact with multiple functions and combine work streams into an integrated schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize issues, develop and implement solutions.
• High learning agility and flexibility & ability to deal with ambiguity, uncertainty.
• Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to understand/influence integration points with business areas/functions.
• Experience in the use of a broad spectrum of digital systems

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Qualification in an Engineering or Scientific field (process chemistry or chemical engineering preferably) with demonstrated experience of complex technical project delivery.
• Previous experience in the delivery of technical projects in a pharmaceutical environment.

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking
a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.
By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six
ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—
we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.