Technical Project Lead

SAGE Engineering Services Ltd.:

Established in 2000, SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. has consistently outpaced expectations in terms of its growth and capabilities. Our team is a blend of industry experienced engineers, technicians, project management professionals, and operations staff. We serve medium to large organizations in regulated industries throughout North America and internationally, in sectors such as: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage.

At SAGE, we believe in providing our clients with key personnel, having the background and experience to integrate with project teams, working with our clients rather than for them. Our strategic partnerships provide our clients with full service teams for specific project needs, offering flexible working arrangements to meet project demands.

SAGE offers flexibility, opportunities to work in and out of the office, travel, varied work environments, and the privilege of working with a renowned consulting firm. SAGE offers competitive salaries with benefits and a supportive culture to help employees utilize their skills to achieve their career goals and aspirations.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Technical Project Lead acts as the key client contact for all technical matters and coordinates internal responses with the appropriate subject matter experts. The Technical Project Lead oversees, tracks, follows up and monitors project timelines, scope and budget to ensure alignment with project deliverables, making use of appropriate project management tools such as MS Project, action logs, dashboards and others as required. Close collaboration across many workstreams is required, including Quality, Analytical, Engineering, Logistics/Supply Chain, Validation, Regulatory and Leadership. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Organizes and provides direction and support to project staff according to project requirements
• Provides regular status updates to client and SAGE on projects
• Reviews and makes recommendations on design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related standards and regulations
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Manages integration of technical activities and products
• Suggests ways to improve project execution
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Prepares project proposals
• Conducts evaluations and provides feedback for assigned project staff
• Actively seeks new project work with client
• Supervises staff and provides day-to-day direction for assigned project teams
• Supports training of new staff on principles and applications
• Supports development of internal expertise in an assigned technical area

Qualifications:

• Degree in Science or Engineering
• 4+ years of related industry experience
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles and practices
• Strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of regulations (from Health Canada – cGMPs and from FDA – GMPs) applying to operations in the regulated industries
• Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project, and AutoCAD
• Team player and able to work independently with little or no supervision
• P.Eng licensed or working towards obtaining license in Ontario preferred

Here at SAGE, we offer the following total rewards package to our employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities and training
• In and out of office work environments when feasible
• Work life balance
• Social company events
• Professional association memberships
• Education Assistance Program

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, SAGE Engineering Services Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.