Project Manager, Engineering - Capital Projects

About the role

Imagine leading high-impact capital projects that directly shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a Project Manager, Engineering - Capital Projects, you will drive the execution of complex CAPEX initiatives from concept through commissioning, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions that support operational excellence, GMP compliance, and business growth. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, influence strategic investments, and help bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide while working alongside talented engineering and manufacturing professionals.

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Location: Morrisville, NC (onsite). Relocation support is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute engineering projects supporting manufacturing and operational objectives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and startup activities across multiple project phases.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements throughout project execution.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational impact.
• Manage external contractors, vendors, and engineering partners to deliver high-quality results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance facility performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for complex manufacturing infrastructure projects.
• Deliver clear project updates and recommendations to stakeholders, leadership teams, and business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 7 years of engineering experience, including 2 years supporting CAPEX projects within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Proven project management experience, including project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, Quality Assurance, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing contractors, vendors, and external project resources.
• Working knowledge of HSE requirements and commitment to maintaining safe project execution.
• Broad interdisciplinary engineering knowledge with the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.

Pay

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 annually. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Novartis may adjust the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Eligibility for annual equity awards (depending on role level).
• Comprehensive benefits package for US-based eligible employees: health, life and disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Variety of other benefits.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.