6481 - Sr. Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Verista, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Verista is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex capital projects in pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities in Columbus, OH. You will oversee scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating cross-functional teams from engineering to operations to ensure on-time execution.

The role requires 7–10+ years in pharma/biotech project delivery, strong leadership, and hands-on site oversight. On-site work in Columbus is essential, with extensive collaboration across contractors and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7–10+ years of pharma/biotech/life sciences experience including capital project management.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation and handoff.
• Experience coordinating floor activities to minimize downtime in GMP environments.
• Strong packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, equipment and warehouse/logistics familiarity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and integrated schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects in pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects including packaging and facilities upgrades.
• Develop shutdown strategies and sequencing to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, EHS, vendors, and system integrators.
• Lead equipment installation and upgrade projects (fillers, inspection, labeling, conveyors).
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, milestones, and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Project

GMP manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision‑making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world‑class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values: We empower and support our colleagues. We commit to client success at every turn. We have the courage to do the right thing. We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged. We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and overall project execution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improvements.
• Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers, developing detailed shutdown strategies, sequencing, resource plans, contingency plans, and recovery schedules to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Provide strong hands‑on floor leadership, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Operations, EHS, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to drive daily execution and resolve field issues.
• Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects, including fillers, inspection systems, labeling equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, serialization systems, and related manufacturing infrastructure.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies, providing clear project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments, including engineering, capital project management, or manufacturing project execution.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation, startup, and operational handoff, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers, with a strong track record of coordinating floor activities and minimizing manufacturing downtime.
• Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and/or warehouse/logistics systems; experience with cold rooms, temperature‑controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead on‑floor project execution, coordinating with all levels of stakeholders in complex GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, with demonstrated experience in integrated schedules, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and executive project reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to be 100% on‑site in Columbus, OH for this work.

Salary

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range: $101,871 — $145,307 USD

Benefits

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture.
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs.
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances.
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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