Manager – Pharma Process System Installation & Service

Brinox USA, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with matching

PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brinox USA, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Manager for Pharma Process Systems Installation & Service to lead site installations, coordinate teams, and ensure safety and quality. The role includes significant travel (about 80%), with remote work between site visits and European collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a engineering degree, PM training, and experience in regulated pharma environments. Growth toward leadership within Brinox USA is outlined.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and on-site installation on large construction sites.
• Technical understanding of process systems, piping, and mechanical design; electrical/automation knowledge a plus.
• Proven ability to manage on-site teams and collaborate across functions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise customer site installation of new systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards and timelines.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams; manage project schedules and safety/quality assurance.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges, especially at smaller sites.
• Lead on-site personnel and ensure regulatory compliance during installation and commissioning.
• Report to President U.S. Operations and contribute to leadership development within Brinox USA.

Skills

Project management

Site installation

Team leadership

Regulatory standards

Client communication

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

PMP certification or similar PM training

Job description

BRINOX USA, Inc. is part of the Brinox Group, a global leader in upstream and downstream Process Systems and GMP Washers for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. With over 40 years of experience, Brinox provides process system design, manufacturing, installation, qualification, and after-sales support. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and with an engineering and manufacturing hub in Slovenia, the company serves many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biologics, and vaccine manufacturers.

Brinox has secured several large design-build projects in the U.S. Brinox USA, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, NC, drives these projects forward by delivering on-site services and ensuring long-term customer support.

Role Description

This is a full-time role based in Charlotte, NC, requiring significant travel (approximately 80% in the first year), with flexibility for remote work between site visits. Supported by European experts, the Manager - Pharma Process Systems Installation & Service will plan and supervise customer site installation of new systems, ensuring compliance with technical standards, timelines, and safety protocols. Responsibilities include selecting and supervising on-site personnel, coordinating with clients and internal teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring safety and quality assurance during system installation and commissioning. This role also involves hands‑on work, troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges, especially at smaller sites. The role reports directly to the President U.S. Operations at Brinox USA and offers a clear development path toward future leadership within Brinox USA’s Technology and Service organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and system installation on large construction sites
• Technical understanding of process systems, piping, and mechanical design (electrical and automation knowledge a plus)
• Proven ability to manage on-site teams and collaborate across functions
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; familiarity with applicable regulatory standards
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• PMP certification or similar project management training is a plus
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or food is an advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80%), including trips to Europe
• Residence in the Charlotte, NC area is ideal to support the build‑up of our U.S. location and enable future growth into a managerial role

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary $130,000-$150,000 per year, plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k with matching, PTO
• Structured onboarding incl. technical training in Europe, continuous education and training
• Meaningful role with a positive impact on people’s health and quality of life
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your voice shapes our US growth
• Key position in building Brinox USA’s execution capability, with a path to leadership
• Autonomy balanced with strong support from a highly experienced global team
• Opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Flexible remote work when not traveling, with home‑office support
• Some relocation support may be provided for the right candidate