6481 - Sr. Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and overall project execution; Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improvements; Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers, developing detailed shutdown strategies, sequencing, resource plans, contingency plans, and recovery schedules to minimize manufacturing downtime; Provide strong hands-on floor leadership, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Operations, EHS, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to drive daily execution and resolve field issues; Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects, including fillers, inspection systems, labeling equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, serialization systems, and related manufacturing infrastructure; Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies, providing clear project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required; 7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments, including engineering, capital project management, or manufacturing project execution; Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation, startup, and operational handoff, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project delivery; Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers, with a strong track record of coordinating floor activities and minimizing manufacturing downtime; Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and/or warehouse/logistics systems; Proven ability to lead on-floor project execution, coordinating with all levels of stakeholders in complex GMP manufacturing environments; Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, with demonstrated experience in integrated schedules, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and executive project reporting; Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Ability to be 100% on-site in Columbus, OH for this work

Nice to have

Experience with cold rooms, temperature-controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules is highly preferred

Benefits

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture; Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs; Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Medical, Dental & Vision insurances; FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits; Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit); Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays; As Needed Sick Time; Tuition Reimbursement; Team Social Activities (We have fun!); Employee Recognition; Employee Referral Program; Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement