Project Manager (BioPharma Engineering)

Company: The client is an innovative biopharmaceutical manufacturing organisation working in a highly regulated environment. They deliver critical therapies and operate to strict safety, quality and compliance standards. The site is fast-paced and project-driven, with ongoing investments in equipment, facilities and utilities to support manufacturing operations.

Job Description: For this Project Manager (BioPharma Engineering) (Capital Projects) position, we are looking for an organised, proactive professional to lead small to medium-sized engineering investment projects on a manufacturing site in the Netherlands. The Project Manager (BioPharma Engineering) (Capital Projects) will manage projects from early definition and feasibility through design, construction and final handover, ensuring delivery meets safety, quality, cost and schedule expectations.

Responsibilities: Lead engineering capital projects across equipment, facilities and utilities from definition through handover; run feasibility studies and translate needs into clear technical scopes and project proposals; create and execute project plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners; supervise construction and technical execution activities, keeping delivery on track; align with stakeholders across engineering, operations and project sponsors to support business case development and approvals; communicate project progress, risks and issues to cross-functional and leadership teams; escalate and drive resolution when needed; ensure solutions fit site standards and applicable industry requirements; lead project risk analysis and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle; drive continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions and practical follow-up actions; prepare and deliver project presentations to support effective phase transitions and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements: BSc or MSc degree in Engineering or Technology; minimum 5 years of technical project management experience, ideally in regulated manufacturing (e.g., pharma, biotech, medical devices, chemical, food, semiconductor); strong knowledge of project management tools and methods; experience with planning software is a plus; understanding of GMP manufacturing environments and regulatory requirements; familiarity with validation approaches (e.g., GAMP principles and ASTM E2500) and the equipment validation lifecycle (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ); strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Other Information: The role requires a hands-on approach, strong coordination skills and the confidence to drive decisions in a regulated manufacturing environment. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.