Engineering Project Manager/Sr. EPM

BandLevel 4

Job Description Summary#LI-Onsite

Location: Durham, NC

Relocation Support: This role is based in Durham, NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our site’s capital investments. You will lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex projects that enhance our facilities, utilities, and equipment—ensuring every initiative aligns with our high standards of quality, compliance, and innovation. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines and drive execution will be key to supporting the capital projects portfolio and enabling operational excellence at Novartis.

Job Description

Role Responsibilities:

Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects, ensuring alignment with site objectives and compliance standards

Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships across stakeholders

Partner with design and construction firms to develop biddable packages and oversee field execution of installations

Manage external contractors and internal staff on projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget

Prepare and present funding requests, including project objectives, benefits, alternatives, risks, and financials

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, resolving conflicts as needed

Ensure all project documentation, including scopes of work and vendor proposals, are reviewed and approved

Monitor project performance, report progress to site leadership, and support site master planning initiatives

Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive communication and contingency planning

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through lessons learned and post-project evaluations

Role Requirements:

*The role level will be determined by years of relevant experience.

Requirements for: Engineering Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or 4 years of equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing, engineering, or project roles, including direct experience with cell culture, recovery, purification, or aseptic fill/finish operations

Requirements for: Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or 4 years of equivalent experience

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical GMP manufacturing, engineering, or project roles, including direct experience with cell culture, recovery, purification, or aseptic fill/finish operations

Requirements for both levels:

Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA regulatory requirements

Proven ability to manage capital projects, including brownfield construction and facility renovations

Skilled in reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and multidisciplinary construction drawings. Experience with process and production layouts, automation, and capital improvement initiatives

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong technical writing ability

Potential for 5-10% travel

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $103,600 and $192,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range$103,600.00 - $192,400.00

Skills DesiredApi (Application Programming Interface), Api (Application Programming Interface), Automation, Back-End Development, Business Continuity, Change Control, Chemistry, Design Development, Electronic Components, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Java (Programming Language), Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Kubernetes, Managing Performance Improvement, Manufacturing Production, Mathematical Optimization, Project Commissioning, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Reactjs, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler {+ 2 more}

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