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

For our client, a leading and innovative pharmaceutical company with its international headquarter based in the French part of Switzerland, we are searching for a

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.