Sr. Project Manager Construction Pharma Environment

Johnson & Johnson AG; Schaffhausen; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johnson & Johnson AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for construction pharma capital projects. You will lead multi-site, multi-discipline teams with a focus on regulatory compliance, safety, and quality, partnering with EHS, Quality, Operations, and external firms.

The role requires extensive experience in capital project delivery, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while maintaining design intent and regulatory alignment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading capital projects, preferably in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated owner-side engineering leadership and experience with A&E and Construction Management firms.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating with quality, EHS, operations, and external consultants.

Aufgaben

• Lead large capital projects across all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Coordinate multi-functional engineering strategies to meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the senior technical authority, review and approve engineering design changes and submittals.
• Maintain safety culture and EHS compliance on site.
• Prepare and present executive-level status updates and risk briefings.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Master’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Manager Construction Pharma

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Cilag AG in Schaffhausen, Switzerland is part of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM) Supply Chain organization and is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager serves as a senior technical leader on capital projects, ensuring alignment to J&J standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads large capital projects, partnering with Quality, EHS, Operations, and external A&E/CM firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead large capital projects across all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Coordinate multi-functional engineering strategies to meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Authority & Governance
• Act as the senior technical authority, review and approve engineering design changes, and technical submittals.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with J&J standards, industry codes, and regulatory expectations.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Lead multi‑million‑dollar capital budgets for assigned projects, monitor costs, and support procurement and contractor selection and evaluation.
• Participate in contractor bid reviews and support value-engineering decisions.
• Scheduling, Risk & Performance Management
• Lead schedule development and integration with program timelines; identify critical path items and drive mitigation.
• Maintain a proactive risk register, recommend mitigations, and track performance metrics.
• Construction Management & Field Leadership
• Provide senior owner-side engineering oversight during construction and commissioning; ensure contractor performance aligns with design intent and J&J EHS standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance on site.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain detailed engineering records, design documentation, and as-built information.
• Prepare and present executive-level status updates, technical summaries, and risk briefings.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading capital projects, preferably in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar).
• Demonstrated owner-side engineering leadership and experience working with A&E and Construction Management firms.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating with quality, EHS, operations, and external consultants.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for multi-functional and executive interactions.
• Proven track record to lead budgets, schedules, and complex contractor relationships.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations for facilities in regulated industries.
• Proficiency with project management and engineering documentation tools.

Additional Requirements

Location of Role: Primary Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Language Requirements: Proficiency: English & German

Travel Requirements: This position will require limited travel (less than 10%) domestic and international travel