Project Manager Biotech Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

• Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of Facility & Equipment work packages from design through installation, commissioning, and handover, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones.
• Develop and manage detailed work package schedules, integrating with the program master schedule and identifying interdependencies with other work packages.
• Prepare and maintain Work Package Management Plans, defining how cost, schedule, risk, and quality will be controlled and reported.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Work Package Sponsors to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with program goals and business case.
• Coordinate supplier, contractor, and engineering activities to ensure execution meets West standards, design intent, and safety expectations.
• Lead regular progress reviews, reporting on costs, schedule adherence, risks, and change management; initiate mitigation plans for schedule or cost deviations.
• Ensure all aspects of safety, quality, and compliance are proactively managed in alignment with West Engineering procedures and EHS policies.
• Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, bridging technical teams, project integration groups, and external service partners to achieve timely and coordinated delivery.
• Ensure Commissioning, Qualification, and Handover plans are developed and integrated with site operations and validation teams.
• Support the Project Manager with status reporting and risk escalation to the Steering Committee when high-level alignment or direction is required.
• Promote standardization and harmonization of facility and equipment designs, leveraging global best practices in collaboration with Global SME and Site Engineering teams.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, up to date, and properly handed over to operations or sustaining engineering functions at project completion.
• Maintain alignment with West's Project & Program Management processes and contribute to ongoing improvements in project governance and technical delivery.
• Any other duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Science, or a related technical discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project delivery, construction, or engineering management in a manufacturing or regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in managing facility and equipment projects from design to qualification, including vendor management and capital project control.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and cross-site teams.

• Minimum 5 years related work experience required and
• previous experience in a manufacturing working environment and/or industrial setting required and
• experience with Project Management processes and techniques preferred

• Knowledge of project management frameworks and tools (MS Project, Dashboards, cost control systems).
• Understanding of GMP facility design, cleanroom construction, and equipment integration.
• Familiarity with commissioning and validation principles in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; consistent record of delivering to cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Effective communicator, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and providing clear direction in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risks and implement structured change control.
• Working knowledge of ISO, FDA, and cGMP standards.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive accountability.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring structured project execution and documentation.
• Demonstrates adaptability, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Occasional travel (up to 15%) may be required to meet vendors, West SMEs, or other project teams.

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant's Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws

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