Project Director - CapEx

Roche; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 155,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Project Director to drive large, complex CAPEX projects in GMP manufacturing settings within Pharma Technical Operations. You will lead a high-performing, matrixed team, model lean delivery, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across sites in the US and beyond.

The role requires extensive cross-functional leadership, strong project management expertise, and a focus on delivering against scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or construction related fields with a minimum of 15 years successfully managing projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years managing large, complex projects, preferably in an international environment.
• Able to execute scope that is highly complex on projects that are large (> $200M) in GMP manufacturing operations.
• Significant travel (>50%) may be required to meet the business need, in order to lead the team at the project site/location.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for leading the assigned CAPEX project(s) to achieve the project’s approved user requirements, scope, cost and schedule parameters.
• Leading by demonstrating Roche Leadership Commitments and PT Behaviors, influencing project outcomes, improving team performance, and achieving established project goals.
• Proactively build trustful relationships with key customers and stakeholders and partner to develop and execute the project to support Roche business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Lean delivery

Risk management

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering

MS or PhD in Engineering

MBA or PE

Job description

Global Engineering executes major CAPEX projects in Pharma Technical Operations (PT), the manufacturing organization within Roche Pharmaceutical Division. Within Global Engineering, the Project Director has overall responsibility for driving large, complex projects to successful completion in support of GMP manufacturing operations. As leader, the Project Director is expected to build a high performing matrixed team and role model the lean delivery culture. Requires excellent internal and external collaboration and influencing skills and the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams in situations that are often ambiguous. Role requires the ability to develop and deliver against complex execution strategies. Knowledge of advanced project management techniques and technologies to improve delivery are preferred.

Responsible for effective project management of project phases: project initiation, conceptual design, basic design, detailed design & construction & commissioning assuring that the investment is able to achieve functional, strategic, compliance and financial goals. The Project Director reports to a regional Head of Project Delivery US. Work is self-directed.

Responsibilities of this position include leading a multi year effort to deliver a major pharma manufacturing project >$750M, and will typically have a number of Project Managers reporting to them during this project. Post execution of the project, this person will be required to travel to support other projects across the USA, and potentially globally. This role requires extensive travel and potential temporary relocation for the duration of the project, project may be located at any US site.

The Opportunity

• Accountable for leading the assigned CAPEX project(s) to achieve the project’s approved user requirements, scope, cost and schedule parameters, meeting quality expectations and right-first-time.
• Leading by demonstrating Roche Leadership Commitments and PT Behaviors, influences project outcomes, improves team performance, and achieves established project, Global Engineering and (specific Site location) Operations goals.
• Proactively build trustful and effective relationships with key customers and stakeholders, and partner pro-actively to develop and execute (assigned Capex Project) to support Roche business objectives.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced/Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, communications, negotiation, collaboration, and management skills.
• Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• Develops solutions to unique problems requiring innovation and the adaptation of the latest project management techniques.
• Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing.
• Ability to contribute technically to and influence complex projects in GMP manufacturing settings.
• Risk based commissioning and qualification methods.
• Active in lean delivery of capital projects, past experience a plus.
• Understand facility end user operational needs and principals. Advocate for End-User organizations to assure that the project meets or exceeds all compliance requirements and functional needs. Ability to create a collaborative one team environment.
• Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and Roche Engineering Manual project execution methodologies.
• General knowledge requirements include general understanding of industry standards & best practices, Federal regulations (GXPs), basic construction methodology (particularly in the process, automation, and mechanical engineering disciplines, project finances and risks, and project controls systems), EH& S regulations, Quality Assurance, and IT systems.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of global engineering’s strengths and weaknesses, and impact on other departments outside of Global Engineering.
• Serves as a primary consultant to senior management.
• Decisions have a significant impact on the goals of the organization
• Global experience and culturally savvy, can adapt to and effectively manage in various cultural environments and organizational levels including executive management.
• Exemplifies Roche Values and Leadership Commitments.

Who you are

• B.S. in engineering or construction related fields with a minimum of 15 years successfully managing projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years managing large, complex projects, preferably in an international environment.
• Able to execute scope that is highly complex on projects that are large (>$200M) in GMP manufacturing operations.
• Significant travel (>50%) may be required to meet the business need, in order to lead the team at the project site/location. Expectation is during construction the candidate will spend most of their time on site.
• National and/or International project assignment of 1 to 3 years as required to meet the business needs.
• Proficient knowledge of English (written & spoken) a must, and other additional languages a plus.

Preferred:

• MS or PhD in Engineering and/or an MBA and/or a PE/equivalent.
• Technical or operational experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Lean Construction knowledge and practitioner.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of NC, is $155,400 to $288,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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