Senior Manager - Capital Project Engineering (Ref. 2509) - Neuchatel – 18 Month contract, possibility of extension or permanent position

This position is responsible for managing capital engineering projects with emphasis on Oral Solid Dosage Manufacturing Facilities, Utilities, Infrastructures and Laboratories.

Your main tasks

• Responsible for total project delivery from concept to validation and startup process.
• Lead the definition of capital project scope and objectives, in alignment with business strategy and stakeholder needs
• Lead project teams, ensuring collaboration by engaging Facilities as well as clients, and stakeholders
• Lead the scheduling, planning, control, and effective coordination of all the parallel activities related to each project and maintain project schedule through minimal unanticipated schedule challenges
• Achieve a cost-effective, functional outcome with the use of design guidelines and standards, value engineering, life cycle costing and engineering best practices
• Oversee compliance with safety, regulatory, and legal requirements
• Maintain financial control through budgeting, risk management, and project closeout
• Deliver fully commissioned, qualified projects that meet stakeholder expectations
• Provide technical guidance, ensuring adherence to company standards and technology viability
• Manage external contractors and oversee equipment installation, FAT, and SAT
• Foster a strong Health & Safety culture within the organization

Your profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industries
• Expertise in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Familiar with the Stage Gate Process and financial management of capital projects
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and strong stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface and influence all levels of management
• Experience in technical transfer of technology and concepts
• Project Management experience in design, construction, qualification, and start-up in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with contract negotiation and management
• Fluent in English; French is a plus. Excellent written and communication skills

Sebastian Pal is looking forward to receiving your application documents via job portal (CV, diploma, reference letters; no motivational letter necessary).

Full discretion is guaranteed and we will gladly answer any additional questions.