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One of my clients is currently looking for a Project Coordinator . If you're interested or if your skills align with the role, please share your updated resume with me at

Role: Project Coordinator - Pharmaceutical Industry

Location : Holly Springs, NC

Duration : Immediate start, 6 months with potential extension to 12-18 months

Note: NO C2C

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Project Coordinator to support a critical project at their Holly Springs location. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) and experience in equipment commissioning and onboarding . This is a fast-paced, on-site role that requires excellent coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between validation, quality, PMO, and Capex teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Use project management tools such as Smartsheet, Tableau, and Microsoft Project to track and manage project progress.
• Coordinate with matrix teams to escalate and resolve issues, ensuring milestones are met within timelines and budgets.
• Proactively manage and align project activities, especially in fast-paced or dynamic environments.
• Ensure readiness and availability of materials for startup and commissioning execution .
• Work closely with PMs/Coordinators across teams to share best practices and align on project needs.
• Collaborate with EPCM firms to remove project hurdles and maintain progress.
• Handle critical tasks requested by CQV leadership and report on the project’s status regularly.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of project management experience , especially in the pharmaceutical industry and facility build-out projects.
• 5+ years of experience with greenfield or brownfield projects is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience with CQV activities and equipment commissioning.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork capabilities and a proactive, solution-driven attitude.
• Ability to drive schedule execution and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication , problem-solving , and analytical skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is highly recommended.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and ensure effective follow-through on tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly activities with CQV , process engineering , and other project teams.
• Focus on staffing coordination and area availability for project execution.
• Lead the execution of selected work packages (defined in collaboration with the candidate).
• Engage with PMs/Coordinators in other teams to share best practices and align project execution.
• Collaborate with field coordination teams and troubleshoot project challenges.
• Foster a "one team" approach , partnering with EPCM firms to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of project coordination experience on large-scale projects.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in greenfield projects .
• Strong liaison skills with the ability to build relationships with project managers and leads.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating field activities and managing complex, cross-functional teams.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a focus on progress and collaboration.
• BA/BS in a related field with 5+ years of experience in complex projects within Pharm/cGMP environments .
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail .
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite , Tableau , Smartsheet , and database management.