Project Manager GMP Lab Systems Contract

Overview

We are currently supporting a Project Manager opportunity within a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Dublin. The successful candidate will support the delivery of projects relating to GMP laboratory systems, analytical instrumentation and supporting data platforms within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role will involve managing projects across the full lifecycle from project initiation and scoping through execution, commissioning, qualification and closeout. The position will work closely with stakeholders across Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering, IT and Validation to ensure successful delivery of laboratory and analytical technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of laboratory systems and instrumentation projects within a GMP manufacturing environment

• Oversee the full project lifecycle including planning, design, installation, commissioning and qualification

• Coordinate cross functional teams across QC, QA, Engineering, IT and Validation

• Manage project scope, timelines and financial performance

• Develop project plans, budgets and cost estimates and support business case development

• Manage vendors, contractors and procurement activities

• Support validation and commissioning activities for laboratory systems and equipment

• Ensure projects are delivered in line with GMP, engineering standards and regulatory expectations

• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and budget adherence

• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders

Experience Required

• Approximately 5 to 7 years experience managing engineering or technical projects within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments

• Strong experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle from initiation through execution and closeout

• Experience working with laboratory systems, analytical instrumentation or GMP equipment

• Exposure to commissioning, qualification and validation activities within regulated environments

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience managing vendors, contractors and cross functional teams

Desirable Experience

• Biologics manufacturing site experience

• Experience working with GMP laboratory systems and analytical technology platforms

• Familiarity with project stage gate processes

• Experience using SAP or project budgeting tools