JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manager – Capital Projects Engineering (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior engineering and project leader to lead Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects for a large pharmaceutical manufacturing sites covering Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), liquids, and hormonal products etc. The role drives strategic investments, capacity expansion, and compliance upgrades aligned with global regulatory standards (EU GMP, WHO).

Role Scope & Accountability

Applies advanced expertise in project management, planning, budgeting, and execution methodologies to deliver complex capital projects. Leads high-value mission-critical projects and takes full ownership of successful implementation including planning, execution, governance, and post-implementation evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Planning & Execution

Designs and implements comprehensive execution plans; defines scope, objectives, schedules, budgets; ensures delivery of complex CapEx projects.

Project Performance Management

Monitors progress against plans and KPIs; identifies deviations; takes corrective actions to ensure timelines, cost and quality objectives.

Resource & Capability Management

Identifies and deploys resources including engineering designs, materials, equipment, contractors and internal teams.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

Oversees engineering designs, specifications; ensures compliance with cGMP, EU GMP; supports HVAC, cleanroom, utilities and layouts. Follows organisation Global Engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaises with engineering, QA, manufacturing, supply chain and global teams to ensure project alignment and integration.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

Identifies project risks, resolves operational problems and minimizes delays through structured mitigation.

Governance & Post-Implementation

Ensures governance adherence; conducts performance reviews and post-implementation evaluations.

Candidate Profile

15–20 years’ experience in pharma engineering projects; expertise in OSD, liquids, hormonal/high containment facilities; strong CapEx leadership; engineering degree (MBA preferred).

Success Criteria

Deliver projects on time, within budget and compliant; strengthen governance and engineering capabilities.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Regional Capital Projects Director

Job Location

Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

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specialized resources and contributions for the project.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

India > Village Mauza : Baddi

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)