Sr PM

PharmaLex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

PharmaLex is looking for a Project Manager to oversee engineering projects at their facility in New Albany, OH. This role involves managing project scopes, budgets, and timelines while leading multi-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in lab or manufacturing contexts, and hold a relevant advanced degree.

Additionally, successful applicants should show proficiency in engineering principles and effective communication skills. PharmaLex offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of directly related experience with a doctorate, or 10 years with a master’s, or 15 years with a bachelor’s.
• 7+ years’ experience in project management in lab or manufacturing.
• Experience with design, planning, and startup of projects in GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex engineering projects from proposal to completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and design documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering principles

GMP manufacturing knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Doctorate degree in engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This role is responsible for managing projects for facilities, equipment, and system changes at the facility. Specific duties include applying project management principles to lead cross‑functional teams to develop project scopes, obtain funding approval, and implement new or modified facilities, process equipment, and infrastructure. The role will lead the development, analysis, and/or implementation of solutions to complex technical issues from idea generation, design, implementation, through project completion. It also involves providing technical expertise as required to manage and/or perform troubleshooting and resolve equipment and facility issues in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and/or construction for various size engineering projects of significant scope and complexity, developing project proposals including business drivers and benefits, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Manage capital and expense projects in compliance with global and site standards and procedures to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, on time, on budget, and meeting all quality requirements.
• Have experience managing projects in and around active operations and renovating existing facilities and equipment.
• Lead the execution of both new construction and renovation projects in office, lab, utility, and support areas including contractor supervision and commissioning/validation of systems.
• Develop project schedules, implementation plans, budgets, cash flows, business justification, and project design documentation.
• Communicate effectively across multi‑functional teams across the company (remote or otherwise) including frequent review of progress vs. schedule vs. cost with appropriate team and provide regular updates to client and management.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review work of other team members or third‑party resources on an ongoing basis as well as on a project basis.
• Motivate project team to a successful outcome and work independently and collaboratively.
• Personal mobility to relocate to be onsite at New Albany, OH facility.

Location

New Albany, OH / Juncos, PR

Education

Doctorate degree in engineering or related technical field and 6 years of directly related experience, OR Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field and 10 years of directly related experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and 15 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in project management for lab or manufacturing environments.
• Broad knowledge and experience with design, planning, construction, and startup of all types of projects with experience in GMP manufacturing, utility systems preferably with both biologics and synthetics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in design, engineering, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional team leadership. Development of programs and processes for project management.
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills.

What Cencora Offers

Cencora provides compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. Traditional offerings include medical, dental, and vision care. Additional benefits focus on physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness, including support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. Professional development resources and mentorship programs are also available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. Harassment is prohibited. All matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request an accommodation, call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies

Echo Consulting Group Inc.

Position Type

Full time, fixed‑term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group (a Cencora company) partners on site at their facility.