Project Manager - Front End Studies

Exyte; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exyte in Lyon seeks a Conceptual Design Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in the early phases, from proposal to start of detailed design, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

You will guide project teams, develop concepts, and support BD with technical proposals while ensuring GMP standards are applied throughout execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record delivering pharmaceutical projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP regulations.
• Experience in operational functions such as production, manufacturing, or quality is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated project management experience in international and multidisciplinary environments.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and influencing skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead conceptual design projects for pharmaceutical facilities from proposal phase through early execution.
• Develop facility concepts including process analysis, layout development, and cost estimation.
• Support business development by preparing technical proposals and presenting solutions.
• Plan and manage multidisciplinary project teams across engineering disciplines.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project objectives.
• Ensure GMP requirements and internal tools are applied throughout execution.
• Build trusted client relationships and promote project initiatives within organizations.

Connaissances

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Client interface

Communication skills

Formation

Engineering degree

Pharmaceutical sciences degree

Biotechnology degree

Process engineering degree

Outils

GMP knowledge

Description du poste

Discover your exciting role

As a Conceptual Design Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects during the early project phases, including master planning, programming, feasibility studies, and conceptual design. Acting as the primary interface to our clients, you will guide projects from the proposal stage through the start of detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from proposal phase through early project execution
• Develop facility concepts including process analysis, layout development, support functions, constructability assessments, scheduling, risk evaluation, and cost estimation
• Support business development activities by preparing technical proposals and presenting solutions to clients
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary project teams across various engineering disciplines
• Monitor project performance regarding scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project objectives
• Ensure the application of engineering standards, GMP requirements, internal tools, and best practices throughout project execution
• Build trusted client relationships and support stakeholders in promoting project initiatives within their organizations

Show your expertise

• Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry
• Proven track record delivering pharmaceutical projects from conceptual design through construction, either within a pharmaceutical company or an engineering consultancy
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP regulations
• Experience in operational functions such as production, manufacturing, or quality is considered a strong advantage
• Demonstrated project management experience in international and multidisciplinary environments
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and influencing skills
• Structured, autonomous, and proactive working style combined with strong customer orientation

Contact:

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Ilayda Öztürk via E-Mail at [e-mail].