Project Coordinator

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

Lifecore has a newly created opportunity for a Project Coordinator to support the execution of complex, technical client programs within our dynamic Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). In this support role, you'll partner with Project Managers, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to help drive successful project execution while gaining exposure to CDMO operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

This is an onsite role based in Chaska, Minnesota.

As a key member of our project management team, you will have the opportunity to:

Coordinate Statement of Work (SOW) and Change Order development, tracking progress from request through execution while ensuring accurate and timely completion

Support Project Managers in planning, executing, and monitoring customer programs by tracking timelines, deliverables, milestones, and action items

Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support alignment of project scope, schedules, and customer requirements

Maintain project documentation, status reports, trackers, and PMO tools to ensure visibility and effective project execution

Prepare meeting agendas, document discussions and decisions, and follow up on commitments to support project momentum

Contribute to PMO process improvements, standardization efforts, and operational initiatives that enhance project efficiency and organizational effectiveness

This position could be a great fit for you if you have strong organization, communication, and coordination skills along with the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field

Experience in project coordination, operations or a similar role in a CDMO, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other similarly regulated environment

Experience working a GMP regulated environment

Familiarity with project management principles, tools, and methodologies

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $78,000 annually with consideration given for relevant skills and experience.

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company

Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus

Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee: 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution

Low-cost dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid

3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)

9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.