Ensuring facilities comply with GMP requirements and applicable regulatory and industry standards
Managing interfaces across civil, architectural, utilities, HVAC, cleanroom, and process equipment disciplines
Supporting commissioning, start‑up, and smooth handover to end users and operations teams
Driving clear communication, decision‑making, and escalation to program management and senior leaders when needed
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Pharmaceutical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial projects, preferably within food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated facilities
Experience working on overseas or multicultural project sites
Essential Skills & Competencies
Solid understanding of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management
Familiarity with GMP‑related facility requirements and industrial construction and installation practices
Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple parties and resolve conflicts
Proven problem‑solving ability in complex project environments
English proficiency suitable for daily project management, technical and commercial communication, and reporting
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Experience with fermentation, recovery, spray drying, packaging, or similar process areas
Exposure to commissioning and start‑up of regulated manufacturing facilities
Additional local language skills relevant to the project location
Experience working in matrix or global organizations
What We Offer
At Novonesis, you will work in a collaborative, purpose‑driven environment where engineering excellence and project leadership directly contribute to sustainable solutions for food, health, and industry. We offer opportunities to work on complex international projects, develop your professional capabilities, and collaborate with experienced colleagues across functions and regions.
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
