Director, Capital Project Management

BeOne Medicines; Hopewell (NJ); On-site; USD 169,400 - 229,400; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines in Hopewell, NJ, is seeking a Director of Capital Project Management to lead a $300M program expanding small molecule drug product manufacturing. The role drives scope, schedule, budget, and contractor management across design, construction, commissioning, and startup at the Hopewell site.

The position requires 10+ years in engineering and capital projects, with pharma experience and GMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; PE or PMP preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering, construction, and/or capital project management experience.
• 5+ years leading large-scale multi-hundred million dollar capital projects in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience delivering projects through full lifecycle from concept design to handover.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISPE guidelines, and validation principles.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management.
• Lead engineering design firms, construction managers, contractors, and other project consultants.
• Direct all phases of facility delivery, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, cGMP, safety, environmental, and corporate standards.
• Establish project governance, reporting, and executive communications.
• Manage capital expenditures and forecast project spending.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and handover to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description

The Director, Capital Project Management is responsible for the delivery of major capital projects supporting expansion of manufacturing capacity within Global Technical Operations. This specific role will lead the execution of the recently announced $300M Capital project to expand small molecule drug product manufacturing at the Hopewell, NJ site. Experience in successfully delivering multi-hundred million dollar Capital projects is a key requirement for the position. The Capital project manager is responsible for leadership and accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, design & construction firm management, construction execution, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities. This position works closely with Operations, Facilities, Quality, Validation, EHS, and external firms to ensure successful delivery of cGMP-compliant manufacturing facilities while delivering on safety, quality, cost, schedule, and business readiness.

This position is located at the Hopewell, NJ site with flexibility to periodically travel to support ongoing or proposed projects across the company.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Accountable for overall project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management.
• Lead engineering design firms, construction managers, contractors, and other project consultants.
• Direct all phases of facility delivery, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, cGMP, safety, environmental, and corporate standards.
• Establish project governance, reporting, and executive communications.
• Manage capital expenditures and forecast project spending.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and handover to manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate utilities, process equipment, automation, validation, quality, EHS, and operational readiness activities.
• Build and lead project engineering teams where required.
• Drive contractor safety performance and construction quality.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and ready for commercial manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering, construction, and/or capital project management experience.
• 5+ years leading large-scale multi-hundred million dollar capital projects in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including concept design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and handover to operations.
• Experience managing design firms, construction management contractors, and specialty subcontractors.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing facility design and operation, specific knowledge of small molecule drug product operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, FDA requirements, ISPE guidelines, and validation principles.

• Experience with:
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Cleanrooms and controlled environments
  • Process equipment installations
  • HVAC systems
  • Clean utilities
  • Site infrastructure and central utility systems
  • Electrical distribution and backup power systems
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness activities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams consisting of Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EHS, Supply Chain, and external partners.
• Strong contractor management and construction oversight capabilities.
• Experience establishing project governance, reporting metrics, and executive-level communications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate project risks while managing scope changes and budget impacts.
• Experience developing project plans, milestones, schedules, budgets, and critical path management
• Experience managing significant capital budgets and forecasting project expenditures.
• Strong understanding of contract management, bid evaluations, procurement strategies, and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to evaluate project tradeoffs and make risk-based decisions balancing safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing project teams and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes (Indirect via contract staff)

Computer Skills: PC, including MS Office Suite

Travel: ~10-15% travel required

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $169,400.00 - $229,400.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].