(CW) Laboratory Move Project Manager (CONTRACT/TEMPORARY)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • Novato, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Move Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex laboratory relocations involving high-value scientific equipment, sensitive materials, and regulated environments. Interface with MEPT trades to ensure successful lab integration into a new facility while maintaining continuity in the current labs. This role ensures seamless transition of laboratory operations with minimal disruption to research activities while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities Management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project management, laboratory operations, or facilities-related roles
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing complex laboratory relocations, including large-scale moves (e.g., 300+ pieces of equipment)
• Proven experience working within biologics or regulated laboratory environments preferred
• Experience coordinating with equipment vendors, OEMs, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment lifecycle (shutdown, transport, calibration, commissioning and qualification as necessary)
• Familiarity with facility systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process gases, process waste, and laboratory ventilation systems
• Strong project and program management skills
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Risk assessment and mitigation capability
• Technical expertise in laboratory operations and equipment
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification preferred
• Proven experience working within biologics or regulated laboratory environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timeline, milestones, and critical path for laboratory relocation
• Develop and manage relocation budgets, including vendor costs, calibration services, and waste disposal
• Assess readiness of the new facility, ensuring alignment with technical requirements (electrical, data monitoring, HVAC, plumbing, ventilation)
• Attend project OAC and specification development meetings
• Serve as the primary liaison across stakeholders including laboratory teams, project management teams, equipment owners, EHS&S, Facilities, Real Estate, and Information Management
• Lead regular project meetings and status updates to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Establish contingency and risk mitigation plans for equipment damage, delays, or operational impacts
• Assign and coordinate internal team responsibilities, including labeling, inventory tracking, and data management
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols for decommissioning, decontamination, and clearance of laboratory equipment and spaces
• Secure and maintain required regulatory permits and approvals (e.g., DEA, EPA, DOT, FDA, CDC)
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all assets, including equipment, chemicals, biological materials, consumables and spare parts (CMMS), and office supplies.
• Direct and supervise on-site moving activities, including sequencing, logistics coordination, and safety enforcement
• Coordinate with specialized vendors for packing, transportation, and handling of sensitive equipment
• Coordinate equipment recalibration, testing, and qualification with OEMs and vendors
• Verify proper installation, utility connections, and placement of all laboratory equipment
• Conduct final inspections and walkthroughs with safety and facilities teams to certify readiness of the new laboratory
• Support formal closure of the previous space and operational release of the new environment

Benefits

• Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level