Project Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Benefits

Job summary

RayzeBio in Indianapolis is seeking a Project Engineer to support the expansion of our radiopharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives. You will collaborate across teams to coordinate capital projects, upgrades, automation, and new systems in a GMP environment, with a focus on on-site execution and hands-on engineering support.

The role offers growth in project management, opportunities to lead workstreams, and exposure to cutting-edge radiopharmaceutical operations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in pharma.
• Experience coordinating capital projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute capital and facility expansion projects related to radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets to support timely task completion.
• Apply mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering principles to projects.
• Support design and implementation of production lines and systems.
• Contribute to process automation projects to improve efficiency.
• Integrate engineering and business systems per BMS standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and service providers.
• Promote compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs.
• Review and revise technical documentation as needed.
• Travel up to 15% may be required for project activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact, on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

Summary

RayzeBio is seeking a Project Engineer to support the ongoing expansion of our Indianapolis operations. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer seeking to build on prior experience by taking on greater responsibility in innovative drug product development and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

As Project Engineer, you will collaborate across teams to help coordinate and execute capital projects, including facility upgrades, Hot Cell enhancements, automation initiatives, and the integration of new manufacturing systems in a GMP environment. You will participate in project planning, manage specific workstreams, support compliance efforts, and provide hands‑on engineering support throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers opportunities to advance your project management skills, lead technical tasks, and further develop expertise in the growing field of radiopharmaceutical operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing capital and facility expansion projects related to radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets, supporting timely completion of key tasks.
• Apply fundamental mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering principles to all assigned projects.
• Support the design and implementation of commercial production lines and associated systems.
• Contribute to process automation projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in integrating engineering and business systems in accordance with BMS corporate standards.
• Help coordinate with vendors, partners, and service providers to meet project objectives.
• Promote compliance with EHS and Radiation Safety programs and foster a culture of safety.
• Review, draft, and revise technical documentation (SOPs, URSs, forms) as needed.
• Travel up to 15% may be required to support project activities.
• Provide on‑call support for critical equipment or system emergencies during off‑hours as necessary.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Project coordination or engineering support experience for capital projects preferred.
• Ability to work on‑site in a radiation‑controlled environment.

Skills and Qualification

• Strong abilities in project management and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Effective presentation and reporting skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; able to lead and contribute to teams.
• Good attention to detail, strong time management, and dedication to project completion.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals for complex systems.
• General knowledge of key engineering principles.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective under pressure.
• Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude and helps foster a culture of responsiveness and positive teamwork.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Compensation Overview:

Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $82,236 - $99,650

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• *Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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