Biopharmaceutical - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role.

MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the US & Canada. Its services include Engineering Project Management and other Consulting services. MMRs Engineering expertise includes Process Automation Facilities engineering. Pharmaceutical expertise includes Oral Solid Dosage Semi-Solids Liquid-Dosage (TS and Aseptic) API manufacturing Biotechnology (Vaccines Blood Plasma Fractions Monoclonal Antibodies Cell & Gene Therapy mRNA etc.).

MMR Consulting has offices in Canada USA and Asia Pac.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design commissioning & qualification start-up and project management of various processes systems and facilities. The work will require working out of clients facilities which are typically in theBradley IL area (1.5 hrs. drive from Chicago).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance into the engineering assessments design project management commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities for upgrades renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes.
• Lead or support project execution from feasibility through to project completion/handover including all project stages such as:

Feasibility Assessments

Concept Design Basic Design Detailed Design

Procurement

Construction / Installation

Project Controls - Monitoring

Commissioning & Qualification

• Prepare business cases with project purpose risks budget schedule resource requirements.
• Manage other engineering design firms equipment vendors construction firms and internal / external stakeholders as required to execute projects.
• Manage Capital Projects
• Review technical documentation such as P&IDs specifications layouts manuals datasheets.
• Integrate safety into the design and execution of all projects (HAZOP reviews PHSRs design reviews with EHS representatives).
• Prepare/review automation sequences as required for Process Automation.
• Engage and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and other cross-functional departments (Process automation building / facilities procurement construction management commissioning qualification & validation manufacturing operations EHS quality & compliance).
• Facilitate project management tools throughout the execution of projects such as procurement tracking vendor management meeting minutes / action lists risk register log schedule updates project updates.
• Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments to drive project progress facilitate decisions provide updates.
• Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs).
• Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours specifically during installation construction commissioning qualification & validation phases.
• You may be involved with other aspects such as client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work) project scheduling/budgeting coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities) presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
• Visit construction and installation sites wear necessary safety PPE.
• Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities.
• Other duties as assigned by client and/or MMR based on workload and project requirements.
• As this position requires working on client sites you will need to comply with the clients safety rules including mandatory vaccination policies for COVID-19 where applicable.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in engineering / project management of various equipment and facilities within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with knowledge of requirements for a cGMP operation.
• Previous PM capital projects experience is required.
• Possess leadership skills and be able to take initiative to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders departments and varying complexity.
• Possess mentorship skills to coach and develop junior and intermediate employees.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Engineering degree preferably in Mechanical Chemical Electrical Engineering.
• Certification in Project Management would be an asset.
• Travel may be required on occasion. Ability to travel to the US would be an asset.

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Salary range: 70000$ -120000$ based on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit qualifications and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please let us know the nature of your request.

Required Experience:

Manager