Pharma Manufacturing: Design & Technical Oversight Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Services & Technical Oversight Lead for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sector in the United States, overseeing owner-side technical activities across multiple projects. You will ensure GMP-aligned design decisions and lead independent design reviews with stakeholders from engineering, operations, and validation teams.

The role requires 20+ years in engineering leadership, EPC delivery experience, and a strong pharmaceutical/regulatory background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in engineering, design management, technical program leadership, EPC project delivery, or owner-side engineering oversight.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred; experience in semiconductor, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, chemical, data center, or other highly regulated industrial facilities will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead owner-side technical oversight activities across multiple projects, facilities, and program workstreams.
• Serve as the independent technical authority responsible for design quality, technical governance, and engineering assurance across EPC design packages.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure GMP compliance, operational expectations, site standards, and regulatory commitments.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design reviews involving engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, validation, commissioning, maintenance, and construction stakeholders.
• Evaluate design maturity, technical completeness, and engineering readiness in support of project gates, funding approvals, procurement activities, and construction execution.
• Provide independent assessments of proposed technical solutions, identifying opportunities to improve operability, maintainability, reliability, safety, and schedule performance.

Skills

PE license

20+ years engineering experience

Pharmaceutical industry experience

EPC project delivery experience

Regulatory compliance GMP

Stakeholder management

Independent owner-side oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Engineering governance systems

Document control platforms

Project management systems

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Services & Technical Oversight Lead for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sector in the United States, overseeing owner-side technical activities across multiple projects. You will ensure GMP-aligned design decisions and lead independent design reviews with stakeholders from engineering, operations, and validation teams.

The role requires 20+ years in engineering leadership, EPC delivery experience, and a strong pharmaceutical/regulatory background.