Project Manager - GMP Laboratory Systems

Project Manager - GMP Laboratory Systems

DURATION: 12 Months

LOCATION: Cruiserath, Dublin, Ireland

WORKING HOURS: 39 Hours per Week

ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: Primarily onsite

ENGAGEMENT TYPE: LTD Company Contractor

DAY RATE / HOURLY RATE: €45.00 - €60.00 per hour (depending on experience)

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must have the legal right to work in Ireland. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

ATRIUM GLOBAL SUMMARY

Atrium Global is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation in the appointment of an experienced Project Manager to deliver GMP laboratory systems projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of GMP laboratory systems projects across the full project lifecycle, from concept and business case development through to commissioning, qualification and project closeout.

Working closely with stakeholders across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering and IT, you will oversee projects involving laboratory instrumentation, analytical technologies, data management platforms and supporting facility or utility modifications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a complex biologics manufacturing environment where project delivery directly supports operational excellence, compliance and future laboratory capability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and resource requirements.
• Develop business cases, project scopes and cost estimates for governance approval.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, engineering standards and corporate policies.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and external contractors.
• Oversee procurement activities, equipment specifications and contractor selection.
• Drive project execution in accordance with stage-gate governance processes.
• Manage commissioning, qualification and validation support activities.
• Monitor project financial performance, cash flow and budget adherence.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and provide regular project updates.
• Complete project closeout activities and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience managing engineering projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and engineering compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with stage-gate project management methodologies.
• Strong planning, scheduling and risk management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience managing laboratory systems, instrumentation or analytical technology projects.
• Biologics manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP and project budgeting tools.
• Financial management experience including cash flow forecasting and cost control.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification and validation activities.