Project Scheduler (Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences)

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable equipment manufacturer in Singapore is looking for a Project Scheduler with a degree in Engineering or related fields. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries, overseeing project timelines, compliance with facility requirements, and supporting various teams for seamless project execution. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in managing multi-system projects, such as automation and process systems. This job offers a two-year contract with a Monday through Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech projects.
• Experience in commissioning, validation, and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of task dependencies and milestone management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage interdependencies between systems.
• Ensure compliance with facility requirements.
• Support engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Project scheduling

GMP compliance knowledge

Strong coordination skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or Life Sciences

Job description

About our client

Our client is a manufacturer of offshore drilling and production equipment that is well-suited for use in deepwater applications.

About the role

• Scheduling, sequencing, and maintaining project milestones.
• Work out the pre-requisites of all activities and manage interdependencies between systems (e.g., automation systems, utilities, and process equipment).
• Coordinate and align schedules with commissioning, qualification, and production phases.
• Ensure activities comply with facility requirements from commissioning to GMP status (e.g., Go Clean, Environment Monitoring).
• Support engineering, commissioning, validation, and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor and update project schedules to reflect progress, risks, and changes.
• Assist in tracking critical path activities and identifying potential bottlenecks.

About you

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical / Process), Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects.
• Strong pharma background with experience in commissioning (SAT, IOQ), PQ, Engineering / Trial runs, and PPQ (consistency runs).
• Proven experience in project scheduling, with ability to manage multi-system projects (automation, utilities, process systems).
• Familiarity with GMP compliance and facility readiness processes.
• Strong knowledge of task dependencies, sequencing, and project milestone management.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to work with cross‑functional teams.

Other

• Work location: Pioneer / Tuas
• Work hours: 5 days
• Contract duration: 2 years

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*