Global Project Manager US Engineering

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Employee share matching

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

Life, sickness and accident insurance

Voluntary life insurance (optional)

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

Siegfried, a global CDMO, seeks a Global Project Manager to lead capital investment projects from FEL1 to close-out in a CDMO setting. You will manage at least one EPCM relationship to ensure safe, on-time, and cost‑effective delivery in accordance with cGMP and SHE standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related life sciences), 8–12 years in pharma/CDMO, PMP or PE preferred, and ability to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant life sciences discipline is required.
• Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (e.g., PE License).
• 8–12 years of extensive experience in a chemical plant or pharmaceutical CDMO environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects from FEL1 through close-out.
• Manage at least one EPCM relationship to deliver on time, on scope, and within cost.
• Develop customer briefs, execution packages, and define project delivery methods.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, CQV, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate internal and external teams for efficient project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and governance reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related life sciences

PMP certification or PE license

Job description

\"Expect to grow\", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you\'ll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role:

The Global Project Manager provides leadership and overall responsibility for the definition, organization, and execution of capital investment projects within a CDMO environment. The incumbent manages multiple projects concurrently from Front-End Loading (FEL 1) through to final execution and close-out. This includes managing at least one EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) relationship to ensure projects are delivered in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner in accordance with cGMP and SHE regulations.
Regional project manager US is accountable for delivering Seigfried US Capital Project plans. Regional Project manager will be responsible for developing customer briefs, creating execution packages, defining project delivery methods, partnering with internal / external delivery teams and ensuring on time, in scope and at defined cost delivery of US project Portfolio.

Your Profile:

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Execution:
• Responsibility for sites project delivery
• Full Project Lifecycle Management: Develops customer / business ideas to executable packages and has responsibility from feasibility to OQ.
• Delivery Method: Liaises with internal / external teams for most efficient project delivery
• Budget & Schedule Control: Responsible for the accuracy of project budgets and schedules; identifies scope changes and determines financial/schedule consequences.
• Team Leadership: Leads multi-disciplinary project teams (including internal engineers and external designers) and contributes to the development of their technical skills.
• Reporting & Governance: Familiar and comfortable working in a cross functional business environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures all engineering work complies with governmental regulations, Siegfried standards, and Responsible Care principles.
• Stakeholder Communication: Functions as the primary contact for project issues, communicating effectively with Business Segment representatives, customers, and site management.

Experience & Education

• Education: A Bachelor\'s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant life sciences discipline is required, or equivalent work experience..
• Certification: Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent professional certification (e.g., PE License).
• Experience: 8–12 years of extensive experience in a chemical plant or pharmaceutical CDMO environment. Preferred knowledge of CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) and cGMP/ICH Q7A standards.
• Proven ability: Demonstrated success managing a capital portfolio of >50 mUSD
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug substance (API) development process and team-based matrix management.
• Proficiency in managing capital expenditures, hands-on experience with project management methodologies (FEL1/2/3) and project control tools, ability in defining an EPCm scope and ownership up to selection

Key Competencies

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a self-starter and initiator, capable of managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Must be willing to travel to various sites as required for project oversight.

Your Benefits

• Competitive performance-based bonus

• Employee Share Matching Plan

• 401(k) Match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Offerings

• Life, Sickness and Accident insurance, and Long-term disability

• Increased Voluntary Life Insurance (employee and family) (optional)

• The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $200,000

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.