Startup & Operational Readiness Manager

Valspec; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 675,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Performance incentives

Job summary

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—seeks a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager for its East Coast greenfield pharma/biotech program. Lead planning and execution to transition a new manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

You will coordinate startup readiness, develop governance metrics, and partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercialization systems and supply chain readiness in pharma/biotech projects.
• Background in regulatory readiness for large projects.
• Ability to partner across operations, maintenance and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with large-scale EPCM or owner-side project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate startup readiness programs across the project.
• Develop readiness metrics and governance processes.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Support manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance.

Skills

Process readiness

Commercialization

Regulatory readiness

Operational deployment

Audits & compliance

Tools

EPCM

Job description

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Startup & Operational Readiness Manager — East Coast (Greenfield Pharma/Biotech Program)

About the Role

We're seeking a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager to lead the planning and execution activities required to transition a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate startup readiness programs across the project
• Develop readiness metrics and governance processes
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams
• Support manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in commercialization systems, supply chain readiness, and audit support on large capital pharma/biotech projects
• Background in operational deployment and regulatory readiness
• Comfortable partnering across operations, maintenance, and technical stakeholder groups
• Experience with large-scale EPCM or owner-side project delivery

Location: East Coast (site-specific details shared during interview process)

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.