CAPEX Project Manager – Biotech (From Engineering to Construction)
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Main Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced CAPEX Project Manager with a strong background in biotechnology to lead and oversee large-scale capital investment projects from engineering design through to construction and commissioning. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex, high-value facility expansion or new-build projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, technical specifications, timelines, and budgets.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES :
• Lead end-to-end project delivery for biotech facility CAPEX projects (typically €200M), from • concept design to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, civil).
• Drive scope definition, budget planning, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Interface with internal stakeholders (QA, Manufacturing, HSE, Engineering, Procurement) to align project goals and constraints.
• Manage relationships with EPCM contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction partners.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety standards, and biotech industry regulations throughout project lifecycle.
• Track project KPIs and report progress to senior leadership and global CAPEX governance committees.
• Lead or support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) planning in collaboration with CQV teams.
• Implement robust change control, cost control, and quality management processes.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Industrial) or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CAPEX project management, with at least 3 years in biotech/pharma environments.
• Proven track record of delivering large biotech facility projects (e.g. drug substance manufacturing, fill & finish, laboratories).
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and biotech manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a matrix or multinational environment with cross-functional project teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Fluent in English; additional language skills (e.g., French or German) are a plus.
WHO WE ARE ? ⛷
TechFirm is a 100 % Swiss headquartered and operating Engineering company founded in 1998, working from Geneva, Fribourg, Basel and Zurich offices with a team of 350 dedicated engineers. We operate in the Life-Sciences, Chemistry, Energy, Construction, Transport and Watchmaking sectors with our team of experts.
At Techfirm, we are committed to ensuring a healthy, motivating and dynamic working environment. So that everyone can fully develop, fell good and be happy going to work every morning. A company that is different: Human, in one word!
If all of this sounds like you then click on the apply button :-)
Please note, that we can only consider Swiss or EU/EFTA nationals or applicants with a valid residence or work permit for Switzerland.