Executive Pharma Validation Program Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Paid vacation

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Zero Harm policy

Scheduling support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage validated environments across campus facilities, including GMP/GLP labs and cleanrooms. You will coordinate QA/Validation, Project Development, Delivery, Sponsors, and leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality program delivery.

This role requires 15+ years of capital-project PM experience, strong executive communication, and travel readiness. Proficiency in Primavera P6/MS Project and regulatory frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of direct project/program management experience on large capital projects ($10M+).
• Experience delivering multi-site programs in validated environments (GMP/GLP/ISO 17025).
• Deep understanding of contract language, project accounting, and portfolio mgmt.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in regulated contexts.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project and reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for validated environment programs across a campus.
• Set strategy and governance for validated program portfolio aligned with QA/Validation.
• Lead the campus Project Management Office for validated environments.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, validation plans, and data integrity.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Oversee risk management, remediation plans, and validation status.
• Report portfolio performance to Executive Management with dashboards.
• Drive client relationships and business development in validated environments.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships and budgets.
• Control program documentation and regulatory inspections readiness.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Architecture, or related field

Master’s degree

PMI PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage validated environments across campus facilities, including GMP/GLP labs and cleanrooms. You will coordinate QA/Validation, Project Development, Delivery, Sponsors, and leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality program delivery.

This role requires 15+ years of capital-project PM experience, strong executive communication, and travel readiness. Proficiency in Primavera P6/MS Project and regulatory frameworks is essential.