Design Lead for Pharma Facility & GMP Projects

fitspr; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS is seeking an experienced Design Services professional in the Engineering area to lead design standardization and capital project delivery for pharmaceutical facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 8+ years’ pharma/logistics facility design experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and preferred EIT/PE licensure.

You will coordinate with PMs and A/E firms, ensure regulatory alignment, and drive efficient design reviews and schedules across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility design.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• EIT or PE license preferred.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments (pharma/biotech).
• Experience in large capital projects (EPCM / Design-Build).

Responsibilities

• Lead in the identification of applicable Engineering Design Standards, Functional Standards, Specifications and Regulatory guidance.
• Overalldesigndelivery for capital project(s).
• Coordinate all design activities for the Project Manager during design phases, delivering conceptual and basic design reviews.
• Develop and maintain design requirements and schedule to meet project needs.
• Participate in selection of A/E firms and coordinate with them to develop earned value progress systems.
• Expedite design decisions and coordinate information flow between the design team and system owners.
• Ensure design meets approved intent through collaboration with design firm, specialists, disciplines, and end users.
• Examine inefficiencies and develop strategies to improve design hours and project outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

FITS is seeking an experienced Design Services professional in the Engineering area to lead design standardization and capital project delivery for pharmaceutical facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 8+ years’ pharma/logistics facility design experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and preferred EIT/PE licensure.

You will coordinate with PMs and A/E firms, ensure regulatory alignment, and drive efficient design reviews and schedules across multiple projects.