*** Position is REMOTE ***The Primavera P6 Project Scheduler will develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for pharmaceutical capital projects (e.g., R&D facilities, laboratories, manufacturing plants, packaging lines, validation programs). This role ensures schedule integrity and alignment with GMP, validation, and regulatory milestones, supporting on-time delivery of highly regulated projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesSchedule Development & Management- Develop, update, and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for multiple projects, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation, and tech transfer activities.
- Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity coding, calendars, and resource assignments aligned with project control standards.
- Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations activities into a single, logic-driven integrated master schedule.
- Establish and maintain baseline schedules; track progress and changes against baselines.
Schedule Analysis & Reporting- Perform critical path, near-critical path, and what-if scenario analyses to identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and issue regular schedule reports (dashboards, progress curves, milestone tracking, look-aheads) for project management and stakeholders.
- Provide early warning of schedule slippage and propose recovery or acceleration plans.
- Support schedule-related inputs for monthly project reports, stage-gate reviews, and management presentations.
Coordination & Collaboration- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, CQV, Procurement, and Operations to gather status updates and validate schedule assumptions.
- Facilitate regular schedule review meetings and progress reviews with internal teams and external contractors.
- Coordinate with cost control to align schedule and budget (time-phased costs, cash flow, earned value where applicable).
- Ensure contractor and vendor schedules are integrated, consistent, and aligned with client requirements.
Pharma / GMP Focus- Incorporate key pharmaceutical milestones (design reviews, regulatory submissions, equipment FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation, readiness for inspection, PPQ, etc.) into the integrated schedule.
- Reflect GMP requirements, documentation deliverables, and regulatory timelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA) within the schedule logic.
- Support readiness for regulatory inspections and audits by providing schedule evidence and documentation as required.
Governance & Continuous Improvement- Ensure adherence to company project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices.
- Contribute to development and refinement of scheduling templates, standards, and tools specific to pharma projects.
- Support lessons learned exercises and implement improvements in future schedules.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience- 5+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler / Planner with at least 3 years using Primavera P6.
- Demonstrated experience on pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated capital projects (R&D facilities, cleanrooms, manufacturing or packaging lines, utilities, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Experience across full project lifecycle (concept through handover/validation) strongly preferred.
Technical Skills- Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (Enterprise Projects).
- Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling earned value principles, and project controls.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and reporting/BI tools; experience with project controls or ERP systems is an advantage.
- Familiarity with GMP, GxP, validation life cycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), and regulatory expectations in pharma.
Competencies- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex project data and communicate clear insights.
- Excellent communication skills; able to present schedule information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have- Professional certification (e.g., PSP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent).
- Experience with commissioning & qualification (CQV) frameworks and industry guidelines (ISPE, ASTM E2500, etc.).
- Experience with large-scale capital programs or portfolio-level scheduling.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,500. - 145,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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