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# Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) at LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

- **Company:** LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $91k–$142k
- **Posted:** 2026-06-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc/jobs/5261069008

## Job description

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Manager, Site PMO, leads cross-functional client‑facing and internal initiatives and influences how the site executes strategic and operational priorities. This role drives project delivery excellence and establishes and embeds project management best practices. The Sr. Project Manager maintains project governance tools including metrics, dashboards, and performance reports., and uses these insights to influence decision‑making at governance meetings.

The Sr. Project Manager ensures alignment across Manufacturing Operations, Development (MS&T, PD, AS&T), Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Development. The individual anticipates organizational needs, identifies interdependencies, and proactively guides teams toward solutions that support long‑term site objectives. As a trusted liaison for clients, the Sr. Project Manager fosters strong relationships, ensures transparency, and upholds accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Lead strategic client‑facing projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Align site PMO objectives with global governance standards, reporting expectations, and best practices.
- Serve as a trusted liaison for clients, internal leadership, and project sponsors, fostering transparency and strong working relationships.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, identifying critical path activities, key milestones, and strategic intent; ensure stakeholder alignment on expectations and timelines.
- Define project team structure, communicate resource needs, and secure appropriate cross‑functional support.
- Lead all project meetings, including client kickoff, technical transfer, routine team meetings, and vendor coordination.
- Develop and execute project communication strategies, including stakeholder updates and governance reporting.
- Act as the primary point of contact for client communication, scope management, change orders, and performance reporting.
- Proactively identify and resolve project risks and issues; escalate to senior leadership when needed to ensure timely resolution.
- Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Development (MS&T, PD, AS&T), Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Development to support technical transfers, change controls, and business growth.
- Collaborate with Business Development on financial tracking, invoicing, and identifying new opportunities; develop and execute change orders for out‑of‑scope work.
- Manage portfolio‑level resource requirements and coordinate communication across all stakeholder groups.
- Apply PMO frameworks to maintain project metrics, dashboards, timelines, documentation repositories, risk logs, and KPI reporting.
- Support client visits, audits, and Person‑in‑Plant (PIP) activities at the Syracuse site.
- Foster continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, and processes with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
- Support non‑client project activities as needed to advance site initiatives.
- Foster diverse, inclusive, high‑performance teams and maintain strong relationships with functional leaders and client representatives.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field required.
- 5–10 years of project management experience with demonstrated success influencing and aligning cross‑functional teams within a matrixed organization.
- 3–5 years of experience in the CDMO industry, including leadership of complex cGMP or technical transfer projects.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Experience managing strategic client relationships preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

- Knowledge of biopharma project management methodologies, risk management practices, and stage‑gate governance.
- Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing processes, analytical and process technical transfer, and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.
- Strong financial acumen, including purchase order and invoicing processes, cost estimation for scope changes, and accurate tracking of development and manufacturing expenditures (materials, consumables, labor) to support client billing.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, and other project management and data visualization tools.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on project oversight and execution.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
- Strong analytical skills, including data aggregation, interpretation, and presentation.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability and sound judgment.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and cross‑functional partners.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
- Excellent customer service skills for servicing as the primary point of contact to customers and representing the entire LOTTE Biologics organization.

Physical Demands

- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, participating in meetings, and working on a computer.
- Frequent use of standard office equipment (computers, monitors, telephones, printers, projectors).
- Occasional movement throughout the site to attend meetings, observe project activities, or interface with operations teams in manufacturing or laboratory areas.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering controlled manufacturing or lab environments (e.g., safety glasses, lab coats, shoe covers).
- Visual acuity to review project data, timelines, and technical documentation in both electronic and printed formats.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of materials (up to 15 lbs.), such as binders, laptops, or presentation materials.

Work Environment

- Onsite role based at the Syracuse Bio Campus (cGMP manufacturing facility), requiring regular presence and engagement with cross-functional teams.
- Partner closely with global counterparts in Korea and other regions, balancing multiple time zones to maintain clear communication and alignment across projects.
- Work is primarily performed in an open or shared office environment, requiring a high degree of collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
- Frequent interaction with internal departments (Manufacturing, Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development) and external clients.
- Occasional entry into GMP manufacturing and laboratory spaces, which requires adherence to gowning and safety procedures.
- May involve extended hours or flexibility during critical project phases, client audits, or leadership meetings.

Travel

- Minimal travel required (less than 5%), primarily for corporate meetings, training, or client visits.

Target Bonus

- 16%

Work Location:

- East Syracuse, NY

New York Pay Range $91,000—$142,000 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!

## About LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LOTTE BIOLOGICS is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on end-to-end biopharmaceutical antibody production, dedicated to becoming the most trusted partner in the industry.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of LOTTE Group, a large South Korean conglomerate)
- **Headquarters**: Seoul, South Korea (Parent entity); Syracuse, NY, USA (Primary US operational campus)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Established as a subsidiary of LOTTE Group

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO); Biotechnology
- **Target customers**: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (B2B, Enterprise) needing outsourced development and cGMP manufacturing of biologic drug substances, including antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide as a leading global CDMO. The company aims to deliver therapies that enable a healthier world.

## Products & Services
- **Contract Development Organization (CDO)**: Development service capabilities across the product life cycle, including product launches, scale-down process verification, and technology transfers.
- **Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)**: cGMP manufacturing services for the clinical and commercial supply of biological Drug Substance. The Syracuse Bio Campus has 40,000 liters of manufacturing capacity with 8x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors.
- **Analytical Testing Services**: Quality control testing including analytical tech transfer, in-process testing, finished product testing, and stability testing. The site is equipped with HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and automated ELISA systems.
- **ADC Service**: Conjugation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), combining the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of small-molecule drugs using stable linkers.
- **Drug Substance Storage**: On-site cell bank facility and cryogenic storage of drug substance with capacity for 5,460 x 10L bottles in a dedicated cryogenic storage building.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of LOTTE Group)
- **Key Metric**: Major capital investment underway with a 360,000L bio campus under construction in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (operations beginning 2027), complementing the 40,000L Syracuse campus. The parent LOTTE Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Korea with operations in 30+ countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LOTTE Group (parent company with businesses in petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, construction, and IT). Regulatory compliance track record includes 62+ approvals by health authorities worldwide including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and MFDS.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion with a "two-track strategy of acquiring and building." The Songdo Bio Campus will add 120,000L of capacity at its first facility with plans for a total of 360,000L. The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" combined with the backing of a major global conglomerate.

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end capabilities**: Offers full lifecycle support from development through clinical and commercial production, including unique ADC conjugation services.
- **Conglomerate backing**: As part of LOTTE Group (established 1948, operating in 30+ countries), the company has deep financial resources, global supply chain access, and long-term strategic stability.
- **Proven regulatory track record**: With 62+ global health authority approvals, the company demonstrates mature quality systems and regulatory expertise.
- **Dual-campus strategy**: Operations in both the US (Syracuse, NY) and South Korea (Songdo, Incheon) provide geographic diversification and access to two major biotech markets.
- **State-of-the-art facilities**: Syracuse campus features 8 x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors, 3 inoculation suites, 2 purification suites, and advanced analytical equipment for concurrent manufacturing of multiple products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity expansion**: Major focus on constructing the Songdo Bio Campus in South Korea to add significant manufacturing capacity (up to 360,000L total).
- **Technology investment**: Emphasis on sustainable clean energy, automation, artificial intelligence, and quality systems to meet global manufacturing standards.
- **Talent development**: Commitment to fostering talent and offering secure, fulfilling career paths as the company scales.
- **Quality leadership**: Priority on maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance to serve as a trusted partner for clients.
- **Patient-centric approach**: Focus on improving patient outcomes and making a positive impact on global quality of life.

## Why Work Here
- **Start-up spirit with big-company backing**: The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" and "passion for quality manufacturing," combined with the resources and stability of being part of the LOTTE Group, a major global conglomerate.
- **Growth opportunities**: With a new 360,000L bio campus under construction and rapid expansion, there are significant career growth opportunities for professionals joining at this early stage.
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to delivering therapies that enable a healthier world, with a focus on improving patient outcomes globally.
- **Work environment**: The company emphasizes "Enriching the lives of its diverse workforce and their families" through a secure work environment where individual rights are respected. Core values include being inspired by science, embracing diversity, fostering talent, and connecting lives.
- **Location**: Syracuse, NY campus at 6000 Thompson Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057. The facility includes robust manufacturing support services onsite including MS&T, procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and enabling functions like HR and finance.
- **Benefits**: The company offers a "highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package" [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).
- **Current opportunities**: Active hiring in Syracuse, NY for roles including Principal Scientist (ADC Bioconjugation), Sr. Scientist (Analytical Sciences & Technology), Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Engineer (ADC Manufacturing), Sr. Project Manager (PMO), Senior Specialist (Computer System Validation), and Associate Director (HR Operations) [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).

## Sources
1. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Company About Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/company)
2. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Syracuse Bio Campus Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/syracuse)
3. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Main Website](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en)
4. [Greenhouse Careers Page - LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc)

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