Our client is a global leader in the biotech sector who are investing heavily in their Irish presence. This involves the construction of a new state-of-the-art biologics drug substance manufacturing facility in Munster. As a result of this investment, the organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering Professional to lead the operational readiness of the process engineering operations at this new site, this role is pivotal to enabling the organisation to reach its ambitious timelines to operational readiness.

The Position

• The Project Manager-Process Engineering is directly responsible for supporting the process engineering function and ensuring it has the necessary structures to deliver against validation timelines and operational readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the project team and work closely with the process engineering group onsite.
• Align with continuous improvement initiatives as the phases are closing out.
• Oversight engineering-related issues and improvements including review & approval of deviations and change controls.
• Provide project engineering support to the manufacturing operations onsite.
• Contribute to local capital projects required to support the site specifically during the start-up phase.
• Support the project team as they deliver the facility to the site team, by providing feedback and support on decisions & strategies for both the project and longer-term strategic goals for the site.
• Liaise with functional support groups and encourage formal and informal collaborations between the team and other departments.

The Person

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a project manager role preferably within the biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrate project delivery skills and proven ability to close out key milestones efficiently.
• Display strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to form effective relationships at all levels.
• Have a demonstrated track record of successfully developing, managing and executing projects from cradle to grave.

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Aisling Clements at HRM at +353 87 752 1041 for a confidential discussion