Senior Engineering PM — Capital Projects for Biopharma

Novartis Group Companies; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 108,500 - 201,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity awards opportunity

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in the United States seeks a Sr. Project Manager, Engineering to lead a portfolio of capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment, guiding teams through ambiguity and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role partners with site leadership to drive manufacturing strategy and operational excellence while balancing cost, quality, and schedule, with emphasis on FDA/GMP compliance and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field; 9 years pharma/biopharma experience in regulated environments.
• Experience leading FDA regulated and GMP compliant projects in highly regulated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP systems.
• Experience delivering capital improvement projects, including process and production layout development.
• Experience managing GMP construction in brownfield/renovation environments.
• Applied knowledge of Quality by Design, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital projects from initiation through closeout, delivering on time and within budget.
• Act as primary client contact, managing stakeholder expectations and relationships.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes with clear impact assessments and approvals.
• Oversee contractors and internal teams ensuring safe, compliant project execution.
• Resolve issues, risks, and constraints with site leadership.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and funding documentation.
• Develop project objectives aligned with business plans and user requirements.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling across project teams and manufacturing operations.
• Communicate project performance, risks, and mitigation plans to site and senior leadership.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Capital project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in the United States seeks a Sr. Project Manager, Engineering to lead a portfolio of capital projects within a regulated manufacturing environment, guiding teams through ambiguity and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role partners with site leadership to drive manufacturing strategy and operational excellence while balancing cost, quality, and schedule, with emphasis on FDA/GMP compliance and strong stakeholder management.