Project Lead Facilities & Engineering

Michael Page Switzerland; Ecublens; On-site; CHF 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Switzerland is seeking a Project Lead for facilities and engineering in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will lead engineering projects from concept through handover, coordinate external suppliers, and ensure GMP documentation and validation activities are addressed on site.

You will act as a key interface between operations, quality, engineering and external partners, driving project execution, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and quality systems.
• Experience with Change Controls, URS, and technical documentation.
• Strong project coordination and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Ability to balance office documentation with on-site operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Pragmatic and delivery-focused in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Prepare and manage GMP documentation including URS, Change Controls, deviations, CAPAs and procedures.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors and engineering service providers throughout project lifecycles.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure GMP, quality and safety compliance across all project activities.
• Act as a key stakeholder during shutdown activities and critical project execution phases.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering and HSE to align projects.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables and risks while driving execution.
• Participate in SAT and validation-related activities when required.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across facilities and operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Documentation handling

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Project Lead to support the delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Acting as a key interface between operations, quality and external partners, you will drive project execution, documentation compliance and on-site implementation activities.

Project Lead Facilities & Engineering

Our client is an international industrial organisation operating in a regulated environment. The company is currently strengthening its project delivery capabilities to support ongoing operational and strategic initiatives across multiple sites.

Description

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Prepare and manage GMP documentation including URS, Change Controls, deviations, CAPAs and procedures.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors and engineering service providers throughout project lifecycles.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality and safety requirements across all project activities.
• Act as a key stakeholder during shutdown activities and critical project execution phases.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering and HSE teams to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables and risks while driving efficient execution.
• Participate in , SAT and validation-related activities when required.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across facilities and technical operations.

Profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Proven experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and quality systems.
• Hands-on experience managing Change Controls, URS and technical documentation.
• Strong project coordination skills with exposure to cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Ability to balance office-based documentation work with on-site operational activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• 3-month consulting assignment within a leading regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to strategic engineering and operational projects within a regulated environment.
• Diverse role combining project management, compliance and field execution.
• Collaborative and international working environment.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on site performance and project delivery.