Greenfield Pharma Start-Up & Operations Readiness Lead

Valspec; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

ESOP company equity

Job summary

Valspec is seeking a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager to lead planning and execution for transitioning a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

You will coordinate startup readiness programs, partner with operations and technical teams, and develop governance processes to ensure manufacturing readiness and regulatory compliance on large pharma projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercialization systems for pharma/biotech projects.
• Regulatory readiness experience in large-scale deployments.
• Background in EPCM or owner-side project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate startup readiness programs across the project.
• Develop readiness metrics and governance processes.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Support manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance.

Job description

Valspec is seeking a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager to lead planning and execution for transitioning a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

You will coordinate startup readiness programs, partner with operations and technical teams, and develop governance processes to ensure manufacturing readiness and regulatory compliance on large pharma projects.