Owner's Representative Project Manager - GMP Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new GMP-compliant facility, including warehouse, administration, and future manufacturing/QC space. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution from design coordination through construction, fit-out, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery
   1. Act as owner’s representative Project Manager, accountable for full project lifecycle
   2. Lead the project from design coordination through construction, CQV, and operational readiness
   3. Ensure delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and GMP requirements
2. Design & Engineering Coordination
   1. Manage and coordinate the engineering partner (A/E firm)
   2. Ensure design meets:
      1. GMP warehouse standards (supporting cell culture manufacturing)
      2. Operational flows (materials, personnel, waste)
      3. Future phase readiness (manufacturing/QC)
3. Construction & Contractor Management
   1. Oversee general contractor execution of TI scope
   2. Interface with property developer for core & shell coordination
   3. Manage construction integration, interfaces, and change control
4. GMP & Operational Readiness
   1. Ensure facility design and execution supports:
      1. GMP warehousing (controlled environments, material handling, traceability)
      2. Integration with manufacturing supply chain
   2. Lead transition from construction to operational readiness, including:
      1. Commissioning & qualification coordination (as applicable)
      2. SOP readiness, layout finalization, and turnover
         
5. Governance & Reporting
   1. Establish and manage:
      1. Project governance structure
      2. RAID logs, schedule tracking, and budget oversight
      3. Executive reporting and stakeholder communication
6. Phasing Strategy & Future-Proofing
   1. Ensure Phase 1 delivery does not constrain:
      1. Future manufacturing build-out
      2. QC lab development
   2. Validate infrastructure capacity, layout provisions, and expansion strategy

Education & Qualification Requirements:

· 10–15+ years project management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facilities

· Proven delivery of:

• GMP warehouses and/or manufacturing facilities
• Tenant improvement projects within developer-delivered buildings

· Experience working with:

• A/E firms and General Contractors
• Multi-party delivery structures (developer + tenant + contractors)

Technical Competence

· Strong understanding of:

• GMP requirements (FDA/EU)
• Warehouse operations supporting biologics manufacturing
• Facility design for material/personnel flows

· Familiarity with commissioning and qualification (CQV) and operational startup

Leadership & Delivery Skills

· Ability to operate as single point of accountability on the owner side

· Strong stakeholder management across:

• Internal technical teams
• External partners (developer, engineers, contractors)

· Experience managing phased projects and future expansion planning

Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.

Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Eliquent Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.