Senior Project Engineer

Position: Senior Project Engineer

Salary Range: $120K-$140K

Location: Coventry RI

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US UK China and Singapore we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

Were proud of the impact we make and just last year we supported 887 discovery projects 1100 CMC programs and 1397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules ADCs biologics and gene therapies and we work with more than 3300 global customers. To learn more visit .

What Youll Do

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the planning execution and delivery of capital projects supporting small-molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing and research operations. This role will manage projects from initial concept through commissioning qualification and final handover while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulatory requirements Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and site engineering standards.

As a technical leader and project manager the Senior Project Engineer will oversee facility utility process equipment and infrastructure projects. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance Manufacturing Quality Assurance EHS Supply Chain and external engineering and construction partners to deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget.

Project Management:

• Lead capital projects from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop scopes budgets schedules and execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking scope cost schedule quality and risk.
• Communicate project status and maintain required change-control documentation.
• Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Lead project design cost estimates technical studies and feasibility assessments.
• Develop and review engineering packages specifications PFDs P&IDs layouts and drawings.
• Support equipment procurement and ensure solutions meet manufacturing quality safety and regulatory requirements.

Capital Project Execution:

• Coordinate engineering consultants contractors and equipment vendors.
• Oversee construction design reviews FATs/SATs commissioning and qualification.
• Support system integration troubleshooting and start-up activities.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Ensure projects meet EHS OSHA PSM and site safety requirements.
• Participate in HAZOPs risk assessments and process safety reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support contractor safety training and field activities.

What Were Looking For:

Required Education: Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 7 years of relevant experience in capital project design and execution within pharmaceutical ingredients specialty chemicals fine chemicals or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through design construction commissioning and handover.
• Familiarity with a broad range of manufacturing unit operations utility systems and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders contractors consultants and vendors.
• Strong project management organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other applicable industry codes and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience spanning both project engineering and process engineering.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems including PLC DCS SCADA BMS or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cGMP requirements and FDA regulations.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Why Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004 Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecules biologics and CGT products. With over 25000 employees and operations in the US UK China and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America Europe Japan and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact. Employees Number One and Clients Centered are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees partners and collaborators.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans) plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) mental health resources and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

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