Senior Project Manager

CPI Biotech; Little Island; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Health Scheme

Pension Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site parking

EV charging access

Active Sports & Social Club

Job summary

CPI Biotech in Little Island, Cork, is hiring a Senior Project Manager (Single Use Bioprocessing Skids) to lead design and manufacturing projects for biotech/pharma clients. The role covers from concept through to GMP validation (IQ/OQ) and final qualification.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a fast-growing company with modern bioprocessing tech.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ experience managing projects involving manufacturing equipment in biotech or pharma.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with single-use systems or bioprocess equipment would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation, particularly IQ/OQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with engineering, automation, manufacturing, and validation teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project.
• Ensure all work meets client URS, GMP requirements, and relevant standards, including CE marking and UL.
• Manage risks, schedules, and project documentation.
• Support ongoing product development as new systems are introduced.

Skills

Project management

GMP/IQ-OQ validation

Client liaison

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, process, chemical)

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager (Single Use Bioprocessing Skids) to join our expanding team. The position is permanent and is site-based in our Headquarters, in Little Island, Cork. The vacancy comes at a crucial stage in the company’s continued growth; the successful candidate will play a key role in the continued and future growth of the company going forward.

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects involving the design and manufacturing of single-use and other bioprocess equipment used in drug manufacturing for our Global Client base.

You’ll be working on the design and delivery of manufacturing equipment for the biotech and pharmaceutical sector, with the chance to get involved from early concept right through to build, testing, and GMP validation. This is a superb opportunity to work on modern bioprocessing technologies while being part of a company that’s expanding into new markets.

Typical systems include TFF, Chromatography, Final fill, and mRNA processing skids.
You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, commercial management, equipment build, testing, FAT, and final qualification (IQ/OQ).

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget

Coordinate with engineering, automation, manufacturing, and validation teams

Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project

Ensure all work meets client URS, GMP requirements, and relevant standards, including CE marking and UL

Manage risks, schedules, and project documentation

Support ongoing product development as new systems are introduced

Experience & Background

6–8 years’ experience managing projects involving manufacturing equipment in biotech or pharma

Strong understanding of GMP and validation, particularly IQ/OQ

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, process, chemical, or similar)

Experience with single-use systems or bioprocess equipment would be an advantage

Good working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems

Benefits & Culture:

Competitive salary and benefits package including Company Health Scheme and access to Pension Plan.

Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly expanding company.

A dynamic, supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth.

Flexible working arrangements.

Free on-site parking & access to EV Charging.

Active Sports & Social Club.