Life Sciences Engineering Project Manager

ELIQUENT Life Sciences, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ELIQUENT Life Sciences, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support multiple capital projects in a bio/pharma environment. The role involves leading project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery.

You will coordinate clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams, manage procurement and documentation, and drive risk management, change control, and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a Bio/Pharma environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of OPEX and CAPEX projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
• Lead project documentation, change control, and risk/issue logs.
• Maintain schedules, action item logs, risk registers, and change control trackers.
• Coordinate meetings, set agendas, document decisions, and drive action items.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor engagement, POs, and invoices.
• Prepare and present reports and executive dashboards to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Why explore your future at ELIQUENT?

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a leading global consulting group delivering regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality, and compliance solutions that support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and combination product companies across therapeutic modalities, phase-based pathways, and major global markets.

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a trusted global consulting firm helping life sciences companies navigate regulatory complexity and bring breakthrough therapies to market. Founded by former regulators and industry experts, we offer end-to-end support in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and quality compliance. Our team is driven by a shared mission to improve global health through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. At ELIQUENT, you will be part of a purpose-led organization where your expertise contributes to meaningful impact and your growth is supported every step of the way.

About the Role:

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the team with multiple capital projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) projects from initiation through project closure.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead project manual creation, document management, and change control processes.
• Own and maintain project schedules, action item logs, risk registers, issue logs, and change control trackers.
• Facilitate project meetings, develop agendas, document key decisions, and drive completion of action items.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure activities are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, status updates, and executive-level presentations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor engagement, bid evaluations, purchase orders, and invoice tracking.
• Monitor equipment lead times, project milestones, resource utilization, and project forecasts.
• Develop project documentation, including project charters, funding requests, project execution plans, and closeout reports.
• Oversee document review workflows, submittal processes, and RFI management.
• Lead project execution meetings and communicate project status, milestones, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Manage commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness activities as required.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of lifecycle documentation, including SOPs, URSs, FDSs, DSs, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate construction activities with EHS, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant execution of work.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while implementing mitigation strategies and escalating critical issues as needed.
• Ensure all project documentation and records are maintained in accordance with company, client, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and change controls to achieve project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a Bio/Pharma environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or a related field required.