Sr. Engineering Project Manager (Life Sciences)

Introduction:

The Sr. Engineering Project Manager will play a crucial role in leading complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments. This position involves managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and overall project execution to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improvements
• Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers
• Provide hands-on floor leadership, coordinating various teams to drive daily execution and resolve field issues
• Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects, including fillers, inspection systems, labeling equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, serialization systems, and related manufacturing infrastructure
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies
• Provide clear project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments
• Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects
• Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers
• Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cold rooms, temperature-controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules