laporteusa

laporteusa

Process & Validation Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingBudgetingProcess ImprovementProcurementGMPCRISPRMedical DevicesCommunicationProblem SolvingConstruction Management

About the role

  • With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, status trackers, and progress reports for review by site leadership.
  • Ensure all project activities comply with applicable GMP regulations, site SOPs, EHS requirements, and local building codes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems, including change management processes.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated success managing engineering, facility, equipment installation, capital improvement, or operational excellence projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating resources, tracking milestones, and driving projects to successful completion.
  • Strong experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Proven ability to lead project meetings, communicate project status, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations at all organizational levels.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • Experience overseeing facility renovations, equipment installations, utility upgrades, or manufacturing process improvement projects.
  • Familiarity with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and resource planning.
  • Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Maintenance, and Procurement teams.
  • PMP certification or similar project management credential.
  • Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation processes within life sciences manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working in aseptic processing, biotechnology, cell and gene therapy, or sterile manufacturing facilities.
  • Familiarity with risk management methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.
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Compensation

  • Competitive Salary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance

Company info

  • Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
  • LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Process & Validation Project Manager to join our growing team.
  • This role offers the opportunity to work directly with industry-leading organizations while contributing to technically challenging projects that improve manufacturing performance, quality, and compliance.
  • As we continue to expand our presence in the Greater Philadelphia life sciences market, we are seeking an experienced Process & Validation Project Manager to lead capital projects, facility improvements, commissioning and qualification initiatives, and GMP manufacturing enhancements for our pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
  • At LAPORTE, we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth
  • and Duties:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute facility improvement projects, including scope definition, scheduling, contractor coordination, and closeout documentation.
  • Serve as the primary on-site liaison for all project-related activities, ensuring minimal disruption to GMP operations and maintaining a safe working environment throughout project execution.
  • Initiate, author, and shepherd change control records through the site quality management system (QMS) in accordance with GMP change control procedures.
  • Coordinate and support the vendor approval and qualification process for new contractors and service providers, partnering with Procurement and QA as required.
  • Identify and escalate project risks, scope changes, and schedule impacts in a timely manner, proposing mitigation strategies as appropriate.

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