Senior Project Engineer

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects supporting small-molecule manufacturing and research operations at its Coventry, Rhode Island site. You will shepherd projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and handover while ensuring cGMP, regulatory, and safety compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of capital project experience in pharma manufacturing, cross-functional leadership, and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of capital project design and execution experience in pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, or related manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other industry codes/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Communicate project status and maintain required change-control documentation.
• Lead project design, cost estimates, technical studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Develop and review engineering packages, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and drawings.
• Support equipment procurement and ensure solutions meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

Position: Senior Project Engineer

Salary Range: $120K-$140K

Location: Coventry, RI

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects supporting small-molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing and research operations. This role will manage projects from initial concept through commissioning, qualification, and final handover while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), regulatory requirements, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and site engineering standards.

As a technical leader and project manager, the Senior Project Engineer will oversee facility, utility, process equipment, and infrastructure projects. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, EHS, Supply Chain, and external engineering and construction partners to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Management:

• Lead capital projects from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Communicate project status and maintain required change-control documentation.
• Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Lead project design, cost estimates, technical studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Develop and review engineering packages, specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and drawings.
• Support equipment procurement and ensure solutions meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Capital Project Execution:

• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Oversee construction, design reviews, FATs/SATs, commissioning, and qualification.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and start-up activities.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Ensure projects meet EHS, OSHA, PSM, and site safety requirements.
• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, and process safety reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support contractor safety training and field activities.

What We're Looking For

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in capital project design and execution within pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Familiarity with a broad range of manufacturing unit operations, utility systems, and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other applicable industry codes and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience spanning both project engineering and process engineering.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, BMS, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements and FDA regulations.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Why Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

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