CAPEX Program Manager – Process Safety & Facility Upgrades

more-jobs; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

more-jobs is seeking a CAPEX Program / Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead strategic capital projects aimed at closing critical safety gaps across manufacturing and facility operations in Bern, Switzerland.

You will manage projects through the full lifecycle in a pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP, EHS and regulatory requirements, while leading cross‑functional teams and delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Business Administration or Life Sciences degree (MS/MBA/BS/BA or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience managing major capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Program management experience is preferred.
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA-regulated facilities.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, including validation and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a program of CAPEX projects focused on closing critical safety gaps and improving facility compliance.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle from scope definition to construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, and proactively manage risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and global regulatory requirements, including EHS-by-design.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and reporting, providing updates to senior management and steering committees.
• Drive collaboration across Engineering, EHS, Quality, Operations, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Capital project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

German language

Education

Engineering

Business Administration

Life Sciences

Job description

more-jobs is seeking a CAPEX Program / Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead strategic capital projects aimed at closing critical safety gaps across manufacturing and facility operations in Bern, Switzerland.

You will manage projects through the full lifecycle in a pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP, EHS and regulatory requirements, while leading cross‑functional teams and delivering on time and within budget.