Startup & Operational Readiness Manager

Valspec; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

ESOP company equity

Job summary

Valspec is seeking a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager to lead planning and execution for transitioning a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

You will coordinate startup readiness programs, partner with operations and technical teams, and develop governance processes to ensure manufacturing readiness and regulatory compliance on large pharma projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercialization systems for pharma/biotech projects.
• Regulatory readiness experience in large-scale deployments.
• Background in EPCM or owner-side project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate startup readiness programs across the project.
• Develop readiness metrics and governance processes.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Support manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance.

Job description

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Startup & Operational Readiness Manager — East Coast (Greenfield Pharma/Biotech Program)

About the Role
We're seeking a Startup & Operational Readiness Manager to lead the planning and execution activities required to transition a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from project delivery into routine operations.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate startup readiness programs across the project
• Develop readiness metrics and governance processes
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams
• Support manufacturing readiness and operational acceptance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in commercialization systems, supply chain readiness, and audit support on large capital pharma/biotech projects
• Background in operational deployment and regulatory readiness
• Comfortable partnering across operations, maintenance, and technical stakeholder groups
• Experience with large-scale EPCM or owner-side project delivery

Location: East Coast (site-specific details shared during interview process)

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job - we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• And more - all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

The application deadline for this role is October 2, 2026