Roche

Principal Project Manager - Capital Projects

Roche • $119K — $222K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering, architecture, or construction with 10+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical project management.
  • 5+ years managing large, complex projects, preferably in international settings.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery.
  • Proven expertise in advanced project management tools and methodologies.
  • Broad understanding of various engineering principles, with in-depth knowledge of one related to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead project teams, motivating through strong communication and leadership.
  • Champion design and construction safety, engaging the Safety, Health, and Environment team throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage project scope and schedule, ensuring alignment with the business case and execution strategy.
  • Present project updates to the Steering Committee and engage with site leadership and senior executives during funding requests.
  • Source and select major suppliers with support from global procurement.
  • Oversee project delivery from concept through design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring business intent is met.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description

This role is based in Pharma Technical Operations Technology (PTT), an organization that is responsible for ensuring Pharma Technical Operations (PT) stays at the forefront of technology in our current and future facilities. PTT, composed of global MSAT and Engineering, realizes new assets for the PT manufacturing network of drug substance, drug product, and device industrialization facilities. You will have the opportunity to build manufacturing facilities that deliver life saving medicines to patients.


The Opportunity


As a project manager, within the capital delivery group, you will be responsible for leading large and/or complex facility/equipment improvement projects within our US manufacturing network. You could be asked to deliver projects at our international sites.


  • Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow. Set the example of collaboration with your relationship with the User Team Lead and other key customers.
  • Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, by ensuring the Safety, Health, and Environment team is engaged throughout the lifecycle and by your active leadership.
  • Accountable for fiscal control of the project through managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, by ensuring that the team stays beholden to the execution strategy and by ensuring the funding strategy aligns with the execution plan.
  • Responsible for presenting to the Steering Committee on a recurring basis, and will lead and engage with site leadership, finance, and senior executive sponsors during funding requests.
  • Accountable, with support from global procurement, for sourcing and selecting all major suppliers required to deliver the project[a].
  • Responsible for delivering from early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification of the project. Ensuring that Roche27s intent is met through active engagement with suppliers, being present both at the project and in the construction site, and not relenting until the project27s business intent is actually met.


Who you are:


  • B.S. in engineering, architectural or construction with 10+ years successfully managing projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with 5+ years managing large, complex projects, some preferably in an international environment.
  • Known for your exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery.
  • Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies.
  • Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing.
  • National project assignment of 1 to 3 years as required to meet the business needs.


Preferred:

  • MS in Engineering and/or an MBA and/or a PE/equivalent
  • Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements.
  • Understanding of risk based qualification
  • Lean Construction knowledge and practitioner

Relocation benefits are not available for this role


The expected salary range for this position based in OR is $119,900 - $222,700. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.


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About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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