Owner's Representative Project Manager – GMP Facilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new GMP-compliant facility, including warehouse, administration, and future manufacturing/QC space. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution from design coordination through construction, fit-out, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Act as owner’s representative Project Manager, accountable for full project lifecycle

Lead the project from design coordination through construction, CQV, and operational

readiness

Ensure delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and GMP requirements

Design & Engineering Coordination

Manage and coordinate the engineering partner (A/E firm)

Ensure design meets:

GMP warehouse standards (supporting cell culture manufacturing)

Operational flows (materials, personnel, waste)

Future phase readiness (manufacturing/QC)

Construction & Contractor Management

Oversee general contractor execution of TI scope

Interface with property developer for core & shell coordination

Manage construction integration, interfaces, and change control

GMP & Operational Readiness

Ensure facility design and execution supports:

GMP warehousing (controlled environments, material handling, traceability)

Integration with manufacturing supply chain

Lead transition from construction to operational readiness, including:

Commissioning & qualification coordination (as applicable)

SOP readiness, layout finalization, and turnover

Governance & Reporting

Establish and manage:

Project governance structure

RAID logs, schedule tracking, and budget oversight

Executive reporting and stakeholder communication

Phasing Strategy & Future-Proofing

Ensure Phase 1 delivery does not constrain:

Future manufacturing build-out

QC lab development

Validate infrastructure capacity, layout provisions, and expansion strategy

Education & Qualification Requirements:

10–15 years project management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facilities

Proven delivery of:

GMP warehouses and/or manufacturing facilities

Tenant improvement projects within developer-delivered buildings

Experience working with:

A/E firms and General Contractors

Multi-party delivery structures (developer tenant contractors)

Technical Competence

Strong understanding of:

GMP requirements (FDA/EU)

Warehouse operations supporting biologics manufacturing

Facility design for material/personnel flows

Familiarity with commissioning and qualification (CQV) and operational startup

Leadership & Delivery Skills

Ability to operate as single point of accountability on the owner side

Strong stakeholder management across:

Internal technical teams

External partners (developer, engineers, contractors)

Experience managing phased projects and future expansion planning

Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.

Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Eliquent Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.