Project Manager - New Formulation and Component Preparation Area, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Office/Project Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Employment Type: Contract

Work Location:  Hybrid

Pay:  €60 - €70 per hour

Experience: 5+ years

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoighaire, South Dublin. 

The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment. 

This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.

Corporate Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of new Formulation and Component Preparation Area within the Drug Product (DP) manufacturing portfolio.

This role sits within Corporate Engineering and partners closely with the Engineering Technical Authority (ETA), Site Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on schedule, and within budget.

The Project Manager will coordinate a cross functional team and is responsible for, coordinating technical, operational, CQV and External Suppliers.

This role reports directly to the Engineering Technical Lead for the Formulation and Component Preparation Area.

As part of the new DP investments, there is a strong emphasis on delivering a digitally enabled and sustainable facility, aligned with digital manufacturing strategy and corporate sustainability commitments. 

The Project Manager will play a key role in embedding these principles into project scope, execution, and handover.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the project site for the duration of the project(s) and travel as required, including overnight stays.

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead end to end delivery of Formulation and Component Preparation Area from design through construction, CQV, and handover to operations.

Develop and manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

CrossFunctional & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary interface between ETA technical leads, site engineering, manufacturing, quality, EHS, digital, and supply chain.

Coordinate and align equipment vendors, engineering firms, and contractors to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and quality standards.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

Ensure project execution complies with cGMP, EHS, and corporate engineering standards.

Support and oversee CQV activities, ensuring readiness for commercial operation.

Promote a strong safety culture throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Financial & Risk Management

Manage capital budgets, forecasts, change control, and cost reporting.

Proactively identify and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and compliance risks.

Ensure effective vendor performance management and contract execution.

Digital & Sustainability Focus

Integrate digital manufacturing, automation, and data strategies into project delivery.

Champion sustainable design choices, energy efficiency, and resource optimization in line with sustainability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biochemical, Process, or related discipline).

Advanced degree (MSc, MEng, MBA) is desirable but not required

3-5+ years of experience in capital project delivery within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing industry.

Proven experience managing end-to-end facility or manufacturing area projects (concept through design, construction, CQV, and operational handover).

Demonstrated experience delivering projects within GMP-regulated environments.

Experience managing capital budgets, cost forecasting, changing control, and risk management for complex projects.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Direct experience supporting or overseeing Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities.

PMP (Project Management Professional), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional certification is desirable but not required.

Package

Contract role - Hourly rate €60 - €70 per hour

Minimum 12 month contract

Contact

Karen McHugh is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Project Manager interested in roles based in Dublin , you can contact Karen by e-mail at Karen@jobcontax.com Karen or phone 353 1 9696683 for a confidential chat.

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