Senior Project Manager – CAPEX (Pharma)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for CAPEX projects in the pharmaceutical industry to oversee and manage all phases of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of capital projects that meet business needs, following company project management procedures and best practices.
• Oversee and manage all phases of CAPEX projects - from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, qualification, and close-out.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and performance throughout project implementation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify effective and innovative engineering design solutions that meet end-user requirements.
• Lead projects to ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure equipment qualification activities are completed in line with cGMP, local procedures, and industry best practices.
• Develop and enhance standards within the engineering department to improve services delivered to clients and end-users.
• Support project managers in planning and tracking project schedules across the full lifecycle.
• Manage project risk registers, monitor progress, and ensure mitigation actions are executed.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholder input to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (minimum).
• At least 10 years of capital project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience overseeing a program of capital (CAPEX) projects, covering all project phases from concept to CQV and handover.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering design contracts and service providers.
• Strong background in project budgeting and scheduling.
• In-depth knowledge of CQV standards, workflows, and GMP best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational abilities, with experience engaging across all levels of the organization.

About the Company

SK biotek Ireland is part of SK pharmteco, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland.