Bioconjugate Manufacturing Lead - GMP Startup Ready

KBR

Fox Woods (DE)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

KBR is seeking a Bioconjugate Area Lead to serve as the PMC owner's representative for planning, design integration, construction assurance, commissioning, qualification, operational readiness, and startup of the bioconjugate manufacturing area for the client. The role requires leading cross-functional teams and ensuring GMP compliance and seamless transition to routine operations.

The ideal candidate has a BC in Engineering with 15+ years of pharma/biotech experience, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

15+ years of engineering experience in GMP-regulated facilities.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience in commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities across stakeholders, PMC team, EPCM contractor(s), equipment suppliers, C&Q teams, and future operations.
Provide leadership in technical decision-making, facility and equipment integration, and readiness planning.
Ensure manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and regulatory requirements are incorporated throughout project execution.
Act as primary integration point for bioconjugate manufacturing scope and drive cross-functional collaboration from design through startup.
Support transition of the facility into routine GMP operations.