Senior Client-Side Design Lead — Pharma Capital Projects

Life Science Recruitment

Athlone

On-site

EUR 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Senior Client-Side Design Manager to support a major pharmaceutical capital expansion in Athlone. This initial 12-month contract oversees multidisciplinary design delivery with the client, EPCM, procurement, construction, CQV and operations interfaces.

Responsibilities include leading client-side design management, coordinating diverse disciplines, and driving packages through tender, evaluation and award while ensuring GMP compliance and integration with

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences capital projects.
Strong experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on major projects.
Proven experience managing EPCM partners.
Experience in oral solid dose manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead client-side design management across a major pharmaceutical capital programme.
Coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, automation, architectural, civil, structural, and clean utility disciplines.
Lead an internal team of package owners, SMEs and engineering stakeholders.
Manage external engineering consultants, vendor partners and the EPCM partner.
Drive design packages from completion through tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
Ensure designs align with GMP requirements and project scope.
Manage design schedules and monitor milestones within the programme.
Report on schedule, budget, risk, quality and HSE to senior leadership.