Senior Project Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Project Manager at Novartis, you will provide end-to-end leadership for large-scale GMP capital programs that support the growth and future of our Durham campus. This role is designed for an experienced project leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering multiple capital projects valued at approximately $400 million or more, from initial concept through operational handover. Working across Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, EHS, and external partner organizations, you will drive complex facility expansions and strategic investments that strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
- 9+ years leading large-scale capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven success managing multiple capital projects valued at approximately $400M+ from initiation through completion.
- Experience delivering complex projects across design, procurement, construction, CQV, operational readiness, turnover, and closeout.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, cGMP, FDA, validation, and regulatory requirements within regulated manufacturing facilities.
- Experience leading capital programs involving facilities, utilities, process equipment, automation, and cleanroom environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, change controls, and executive stakeholder communications.
- Exceptional leadership, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills within complex matrix organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Business Continuity
- Cost Management
- Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Quality Compliance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale GMP capital projects supporting sterile manufacturing, packaging, and facility expansion initiatives.
- Direct projects from business case development through design, procurement, construction, CQV, turnover, and closeout.
- Serve as the primary engineering and project leadership representative for major capital investment programs.
- Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, Procurement, EHS, and external contractor organizations.
- Develop and manage project scope, budget, schedule, governance, KPIs, and execution strategies.
- Drive proactive risk management, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex project challenges.
- Oversee A/E firms, construction partners, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, site standards, quality expectations, and EHS requirements.
- Communicate project performance, financial status, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.
- Mentor project teams and promote operational excellence through standardized capital project delivery practices.
Benefits
- health
- life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
