Technical Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience preferably in pharmaceutical biologics molecule drug substance equipment, 6+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree.
• Experience managing international capital projects related to biologics molecule drug substance equipment, with typical project budgets ranging from 15 to 50m CHF.
• Operational experience with biologics systems (bioreactors, chromatography skids, filtration systems, centrifuges, laminar flow hoods, etc.).
• Experience with equipment manufacturer collaboration, FAT/SAT execution, and equipment commissioning/qualification activities.
• Demonstrated ability to execute highly complex scope on mid-sized to large-scale projects.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA) and GMP requirements for biologics manufacturing operations.
• Project delivery experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Significant travel (50-60%) assignment requiring weekly commuting and/or temporary remote assignment as required to meet the business need (including on-site presence during FAT/SAT activities).
• International project assignment of 1 to 3 years as required to meet the business need.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) and/or an MBA

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects for single-use biologics process equipment.
• Manage sub-project budgets, schedules, resources, and risks to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Serve as the primary interface with equipment suppliers for technical specifications, design reviews, and performance validation.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and equipment qualification activities, ensuring systems meet GMP compliance.
• Develop and manage relationships with external vendors and contractors to ensure quality execution and timely delivery of project scope.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers to foster professional growth and team excellence.
• Drive alignment with key stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and decision-making throughout project phases.