Pharmaceutical Project Executive

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation 3 weeks

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead validated environment and lab construction programs across multiple sites. You will own IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment qualification, and compliance with GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 standards, aligning with validation strategy and regulatory expectations.

You will direct the campus PMO, manage budgets and schedules, drive risk controls, report to executives, and build strong client and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of direct project/program management experience in regulated/validated settings.
• Experience delivering large, capital projects ($10M+) and multi-site programs.
• Strong executive communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for validated environment and lab construction programs.
• Set strategy and governance for validated programs.
• Lead campus PMO for validated environments with compliance.
• Drive risk management, reporting, and client relationship management.
• Oversee vendor relationships and program financials.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

PM tools (Primavera P6)

PM tools (MS Project)

Data dashboards

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

PMI PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

What we offer

Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program. Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year. Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one. Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Providing Scheduling and management support. JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) Check us Out: A Day in Life at JCI!

What will you do

Provide executive-level leadership for a portfolio of validated environment and laboratory construction programs (including cleanrooms, BSCs, containment suites, biocontainment labs, and associated utilities) across a campus. Act as the domain authority for programs requiring rigorous validation lifecycles (IQ/OQ/PQ), equipment qualification, and compliant deployment of regulated systems, ensuring alignment with corporate validation strategy and regulatory expectations. Set strategic direction and governance for the validated program portfolio, partnering with QA/Validation, Project Development, Delivery, Sponsors, and regional leadership to achieve objective outcomes within a validated-state framework. Lead the campus Project Management Office for validated environments, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, validation plans, and data integrity standards while coordinating with enterprise systems for performance reporting. Anticipate, elevate, and mitigate risks that could impact validation deliverables, schedules, budgets, data integrity, or regulatory compliance; drive issues to resolution with executive-level visibility. Oversee risk management of the campus portfolio, directing recovery and remediation plans that preserve validated status and impact metrics (scope, schedule, cost, quality). Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable reporting of portfolio performance to Executive Management, including financial performance, validation milestones, compliance status, and risk controls, using validated data sources and enterprise systems. Drive client relationship management and business development within the validated‑environment sector, identifying opportunities to expand scope, deepen partnerships, and improve customer satisfaction through compliant, high-quality delivery. Lead strategic vendor and subcontractor relationships, selecting qualified partners experienced in validated environments and aligning them to project goals and timelines. Govern program financials at the campus level, including budgeting, forecasting, progress billings, and payables, ensuring alignment with validated project baselines. Ensure program documentation controls meet contract, regulatory, and QA requirements (validation protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ records, SOP alignment, QA approvals) and support regulatory inspections/audits. Continually seek opportunities to improve client satisfaction, streamline validation workflows, and enhance the competitive position through compliant, high-quality delivery.

What you will need to be successful

Required Bachelor’s degree in construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Architecture, or a related field. 15+ years of direct Project/Program Management experience, including large, capital projects in regulated or validated settings (minimum $10M per project; portfolio-level responsibility preferred). Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-site programs in validated environments (GMP/GLP/ISO 17025) within labs, biopharma, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, healthcare, or related sectors. Deep understanding of contract language, project accounting, and portfolio management as they apply to validated environments. Strong executive communication skills, with proven ability to present to senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups; capable of influencing across functional boundaries. Proven ability to lead and align diverse, cross‑functional teams (Owners, Architects, Engineers, QA/Validation, Contractors) in regulated contexts. Proficiency with standard project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and reporting platforms; advanced skills in MS Office, with the ability to create executive‑level dashboards and presentations. Working knowledge of validation concepts, commissioning/qualification processes, data integrity best practices, and regulatory expectations for validated facilities. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders and subcontractors in validated environments. Willingness to travel and operate across multiple sites as needed. Preferred Master’s degree. PMI certification (PMP) or equivalent. Certifications or hands‑on experience in CQV; CSV awareness; familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and related regulatory frameworks. Specific experience delivering validated environments: GMP/GLP labs, ISO 14644 cleanrooms, ISO 17025 laboratories, or similar. Experience leading programs in datacenter‑adjacent facilities requiring stringent validation regimes. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement continuous improvement programs for validation processes and data integrity across a portfolio.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $130,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD Annual. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site. https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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