Director, Project Engineering (Design & Construction)
Director, Project Engineering (Design & Construction)
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#LI-OnsiteLocation: Durham NC
Step into a pivotal leadership role as our next Director of Project this high-impact position youll chart the strategic course for our Project Engineering team and spearhead the execution of major capital projects across diverse platforms and sites. From project initiation to operational handover youll drive excellence at every stagementoring talent collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring every initiative aligns with our broader business goals. If youre passionate about shaping the future through innovation and precision this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development execution and delivery of major capital projects across multiple platforms and sites ensuring compliance with legislation internal policies and best practices while aligning with broader business objectives
- Manage all phases of investment projects for individual business units from concept through handover to operations including preparation design construction commissioning and close-out
- Develop and implement robust project execution strategies and plans focusing on safety quality schedule cost control and operational efficiency for large-scale CAPEX initiatives
- Prepare and evaluate alternative solutions conducting thorough assessments of investment value risks and technical feasibility to support optimal decision-making
- Oversee project controlling activities including cost estimation budgeting scheduling and quality assurance ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Coordinate and mentor internal associates and subject matter experts fostering professional development alignment and collaboration across project teams
- Integrate and manage internal and external teams including vendors and contractors establishing contracts and ensuring seamless project delivery and compliance with safety and inspection plans
- Ensure the creation management and submission of all required project documentation statutory permits and regulatory compliance materials following the Construction Act and internal guidelines
- Drive strategic site development initiatives support audits and lead or contribute to facility improvement projects focused on energy efficiency productivity environmental compliance and maintenance
- Actively manage the strategy and investment plan for assigned US locations preparing technological proposals overseeing change management and ensuring continuous improvement in project execution and operational excellence
Essential Requirements
- Bachelors degree required in engineering or an equivalent discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years experience managing capital portfolios and major project management.
- 5 years engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale safe effective and fully compliant capital projects from concept through completion.
- Strong technical knowledge in project engineering including design construction commissioning and operational handover.
- Broad expertise in project controlling including cost estimation budgeting scheduling and quality assurance.
- Advanced knowledge of Health Safety & Environment (HSE) and Good Practice/Quality Assurance (GxP/QA) standards.
- Excellent understanding of key non-technical business processes such as strategy human resources and finance.
- Fluent in English with outstanding communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
Desirable Requirement:
- Experience managing large capital build projects > $20M.
- Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred: large molecule small molecule and aseptic drug product
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $168000 and $312000 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Asset Lifecycle Management Change Management Construction Design Management Engineering Finance Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Process (Production) Operational Excellence Project Engineering Project Management Quality Compliance Technical Leadership Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
