Project Manager – Downstream Biologics

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects within downstream biologics manufacturing, supporting capacity expansion and facility enhancements within existing operations.
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle from concept through engineering, construction, and CQV, ensuring alignment with business and site objectives.
• Drive capacity expansion initiatives within existing manufacturing facilities.
• Cook up cross-functional teams including Engineering, Site Operations, and CQV stakeholders.
• Present project updates, project status, and key decisions to Global Engineering leadership and site executives.
• Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Manage project execution to support business goals and site operational requirements.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.
• Support project planning, risk management, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or biologics manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of downstream biologics manufacturing processes, including fill/finish, cell culture, reactors, and associated process systems.
• Experience managing projects through engineering, construction, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) phases.
• Experience supporting manufacturing capacity expansion projects within existing operating facilities.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to present project updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Available to work extended hours, possibility of weekends and holidays.