Assistant Manager Projects

CCL Pharmaceuticals; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Pharmaceuticals is seeking a pharma engineering professional in Lahore to drive end-to-end projects from concept through commissioning and handover. You will coordinate CAPEX planning, documentation, vendors, and milestones while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 5-7 years in pharmaceutical engineering, familiarity with cGMP and qualification processes, and strong skills in MS Project and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics from an HEC-recognized institution.
• 5-7 years of pharma engineering, projects, construction, utilities or regulated industry.
• Experience in CAPEX management, equipment installation, commissioning and documentation.
• Understanding of cGMP, GEP, commissioning, qualification and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of pharmaceutical engineering projects from concept to closure.
• Coordinate CAPEX planning, technical docs, vendors, milestones, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure delivery within scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Assist with risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, and project reporting.

Skills

Planning & coordination

CAPEX budgeting

Project timelines management

Technical documentation

Vendor & contractor liaison

GEP, cGMP, EHS compliance

Stakeholder communication

Documentation discipline

MS Office / MS Project / AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

CCL Pharmaceuticals is a global healthcare company working to expand access to trusted healthcare. With a presence in more than 20 countries and a legacy of six decades, we are committed to enabling Healthy, Happy Lives through high-quality, science-backed solutions.

Our portfolio spans diabetes, cardiovascular, neurology, psychiatry, urology, oncology, immunology, biosimilars, antibiotics, cough and cold, vitamins, minerals, and supplements segments. Across all our markets, over 3,000 people bring together scientific expertise, local insight, and a shared sense of purpose to improve how individuals live, heal, and care for themselves.

Joining CCL Pharmaceuticals means stepping into a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your growth matters as much as your contribution. We enable you to learn, lead, and innovate through every stage of your journey, because the impact we make in healthcare begins with how you Grow with CCL.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will support the end-to-end delivery of pharmaceutical engineering projects, from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, handover, and project closure. You will coordinate CAPEX planning, technical documentation, vendors and contractors, project milestones, and commissioning and qualification activities, while ensuring delivery within approved scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. You will also support risk assessments, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and project reporting, ensuring that engineering deliverables and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

You Are Good At

• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring complex engineering projects
• CAPEX budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis
• Managing project timelines, budgets, priorities, and competing requirements
• Evaluating technical specifications, project documentation, and engineering deliverables
• Coordinating effectively with vendors, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Applying cGMP, GEP, EHS, and engineering compliance requirements in a regulated environment
• Identifying project risks, resolving issues, and enabling timely decision-making
• Maintaining strong documentation discipline throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Balancing attention to detail with effective project execution

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical engineering, projects, construction, facilities, utilities, or another regulated industry.
• Experience in project execution, CAPEX management, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and engineering documentation.
• Practical understanding of cGMP, GEP, commissioning, equipment and facility qualification, and engineering compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical facilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, utilities, and critical engineering systems will be an advantage.
• Understanding of FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, change control, deviation, CAPA, risk assessment, and project handover processes will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, or other relevant engineering and project management tools.

Who You'll Work With

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager Engineering Compliance and works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams, as well as external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

Across functions and geographies, CCL teams are united by a shared belief that great work happens when people feel valued, empowered, and supported. You will work with individuals who ask the right questions, push for better outcomes, and lead with integrity.

The culture you'll experience is shaped by three principles:

• Transparency in communication, goals, and decision-making
• Inclusion in how people are hired, developed, and heard
• Performance-driven mindset that connects individual contribution to shared success

This is a place where values are practiced every day:

• Integrity First - Trust is built through fairness, consistency, and doing what is right
• Collaborate to Win - Success is shared, and solutions are built together
• Passion to Grow - Learning is continuous, and ambition is supported with opportunity
• Innovation to Excel - New ideas are welcomed, tested, and scaled to drive meaningful progress

What We Offer

• Exposure to major pharmaceutical engineering and CAPEX projects.
• Opportunity to work across facilities, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure projects.
• Cross-functional exposure across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and other business functions.
• A collaborative environment that values technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Learning and development opportunities to strengthen your project management and leadership capabilities.
• Opportunity to grow within a global pharmaceutical organization.

CCL Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered based on merit, qualifications, and organizational need. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.