Senior Project Manager – Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence

Summary: The Senior Project Manager for the Sterile Manufacturing Centre of Excellence will lead the full lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical facility builds, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with industry standards. This role requires overseeing cross-functional teams and managing project risks while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. The position is remote and based in the UK, with a focus on GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management within this sector, particularly in sterile environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical facility builds.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and external partners including architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Annex 1, and aseptic best practices in facility and system design.
• Manage project risks, stakeholder communication, and regulatory expectations.
• Drive a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the project.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of project management experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally steriles.
• Proven track record leading large capital facility projects from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of sterile production, cleanroom classifications, HVAC, WFI, and clean utilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project), and fluent in English.
• Desirable: Experience with automation systems (SCADA, MES, BMS).
• Exposure to isolators, RABS, and advanced aseptic technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable facility design or energy efficiency practices.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other