Facility Project Manager

Legend Biotech USA; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA in Pennington, NJ, is looking for a Project Manager responsible for overseeing engineering and construction projects in compliance with GXP and non-GMP standards. This role involves managing a variety of facility projects with budgets from $0.05 to $30 million.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. They will also oversee project budgets, schedules, and team activities while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant engineering field.
• Experience in managing facility and construction projects in pharmaceuticals.
• Preferred PMP or similar project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage various facility projects ranging from $0.05MM to $30MM.
• Direct project team activities, including tracking and action item management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budget management.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Job Scope

This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing facility outside services, engineering and construction capital projects for GXP & non-GMP facilities in New Jersey. This role will focus on working with external engineering design firms, construction contractors, landlords, and government offices, as well as all internal departments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage multiple facility outside services, engineering and construction projects ranging from $0.05MM to $30MM at any given time.
• Direct day‑to‑day activities of project team to achieve the following for each project:
  • Log and track action items through project lifecycle.
  • Bid, award, and select engineering firms, construction firms, equipment vendors, CQV consultants, and service contractors.
  • Ensure that user requirement specifications are appropriately met through high quality project deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain a project schedule to foster accountability and note staffing requirements.
  • Manage project capital budget, ensuring on‑time and under‑budget project completion. Ensure that POs and contracts are issued within budget and company standards.
  • Review and process change orders in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Prepare project updates and budget release presentations to be provided to upper management teams.
  • Build partnering relationships with project executives, landlords, contractors, and consultants.
  • Host Gemba Walks and track observations correction to fulfill continuous site improvement.
  • Execute and manage site‑wide controlled drawings program. Complete physical verification, redline, correction, and control of drawings required for qualification activities.
  • Establish and maintain site security program. Assign new badges, control security clearances, and rectify security incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other Engineering capacity.
• Strength in managing facility & construction projects for facilities in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in project management and engineering practices. PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with estimating and bidding.
• Experience in negotiating with landlord, government regulation offices, and engineering/construction contractors.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for plasmid DNA and viral vectors in the cell & gene therapy industry.
• Possess strong written and communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCad & Microsoft Project highly desired.

The estimated pay range for the role is between $100,000 and $120,000 depending on experience and skill set.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace.