Senior Project Manager – Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the UK. This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical compliance, project management, and leadership to oversee complex facility build projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and excellence in execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading large capital facility projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable facility design or energy efficiency practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of a pharmaceutical facility build, aligning budget and schedule.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with GMP and aseptic best practices.
• Manage project risks, stakeholder communication, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Compliance Knowledge

Tools

MS Project

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Robert Half is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager – Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

ROLE: Senior Project Manager – Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence

LENGTH: 6 Months

LOCATION: Remote - UK based

PAY: depending on experience

The Role

• Lead the full lifecycle of a complex pharmaceutical facility build, aligning scope, budget, and schedule with business goals.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and external partners (architects, engineers, consultants).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Annex 1, and aseptic best practices in facility and system design.
• Manage project risks, stakeholder communication, and regulatory expectations.
• Drive a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the project.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of project management experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally steriles.
• Proven track record leading large capital facility projects from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of sterile production, cleanroom classifications, HVAC, WFI, and clean utilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project), and fluent in English.
• Experience with automation systems (SCADA, MES, BMS).
• Exposure to isolators, RABS, and advanced aseptic technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable facility design or energy efficiency practices.