Associate Director, Project

At TAPI, we're not just a company—we're a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world's leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we're shaping the future of health worldwide.

Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

The opportunity

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our customer-facing processes? We are looking for a dynamic Associate Director, Project & Program Management to join our team. In this critical position, you will report directly to the Site General Manager and support the execution of new key CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.

We are seeking someone with a strong technical-scientific background in the pharmaceutical industry and proven experience in coordinating cross-functional teams. A results-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior professional to thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to impactful projects. If you are looking to grow your career and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you

How you'll spend your day

• Actively participating in defining the manufacturing strategy for API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) projects.
• Preparing project plans and defining key project milestones from the initial concept, scale-up phases, process optimization, all the way to submission of documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Determining priorities and other operational activities.
• Monitoring progress of activities, tracking and recording key data, forecasting and quantifying risks, and planning corrective actions on assigned projects.
• Prepare and share regular progress reports, flagging potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Identify and address risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring contingency plans are in place.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all stakeholders during project execution phases, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Maintaining the Project Management database and recording project progress.
• Leading meetings with heads of organizational units at sites or their representatives, and aligning information across multiple organizational disciplines/functions.
• Facilitate collaboration among technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to address customer needs and provide optimal solutions.
• Close collaboration and communication with certain organizations outside the site regarding project activities.
• Driving change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, systems, and organizational practices.
• Managing resources and costs, including capacity planning, budget tracking, and monitoring procurement activities to ensure efficient allocation and financial control.
• Conducting comprehensive risk management, assessing timeline and resource, EHS and GMP risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Minimum 5 years of proven program management experience, including NPI expertise. Prior CDMO project management experience is a strong plus.
• Solid background in the pharmaceutical industry, with deep understanding of regulatory and operational requirements.
• Academic degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead and execute on a variety of assignments and action plans; driving for results and managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across different levels of the organization.
• Strong strategic agility and business acumen, enabling sound decision‑making and forward‑looking planning.
• Expertise in managing processes, excellent organizational and project management skills, effective communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we're excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let's shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon