Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Project Manager
- Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
An ideal role for an experienced engineer who is rigorous, structured, and passionate about automation project management in highly regulated environments.
Main Responsibilities
Lead pharmaceutical automation projects from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Oversee the design, integration, and validation of automation systems .
Define project requirements and prepare technical documentation.
Monitor project risks and ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations (GMP/GxP) and industry standards.
Collaborate with clients to improve manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide clear reporting on project status and performance metrics.
Required Skills
Strong background in automation, gained in industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
Demonstrated expertise in project management and process automation, including leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Experience with control systems: programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
Highly beneficial: knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP/GxP regulations, and validation practices.
Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (MS Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet; Excel, Power BI,AI);
Asset: automation environments (Ignition, DeltaV, Rockwell PLC) and MES (Werum PAS-X, Syncade).
Interests
Lead major projects.
Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Deepen your knowledge of pharmaceutical processes and biotechnology.
Work with senior automation managers and senior specialists in these technologies.
Desired Profile
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, automation, or related field) or equivalent relevant education and experience.
Senior-level experience managing technical automation projects, ideally in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated industrial environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk management.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders, communicate clearly, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.
Autonomy in remote work, proactivity, and excellent communication skills.
English required, French an asset.
Asset: professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or automation (e.g., ISA); Member of the Order of Engineers.
Main Responsibilities
Lead pharmaceutical automation projects from concept through commissioning, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Oversee the design, integration, and validation of automation systems .
Define project requirements and prepare technical documentation.
Monitor project risks and ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations (GMP/GxP) and industry standards.
Collaborate with clients to improve manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide clear reporting on project status and performance metrics.
Required Skills
Strong background in automation, gained in industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
Demonstrated expertise in project management and process automation, including leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Experience with control systems: programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
Highly beneficial: knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP/GxP regulations, and validation practices.
Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (MS Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet; Excel, Power BI,AI);
Asset: automation environments (Ignition, DeltaV, Rockwell PLC) and MES (Werum PAS-X, Syncade).
Interests
Lead major projects.
Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Deepen your knowledge of pharmaceutical processes and biotechnology.
Work with senior automation managers and senior specialists in these technologies.
Desired Profile
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, automation, or related field) or equivalent relevant education and experience.
Senior-level experience managing technical automation projects, ideally in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated industrial environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk management.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders, communicate clearly, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.
Autonomy in remote work, proactivity, and excellent communication skills.
English required, French an asset.
Asset: professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or automation (e.g., ISA); Member of the Order of Engineers.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead pharmaceutical automation projects from concept through commissioning, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate cross-functional teams and clients, oversee automation system design, integration, and validation, and report on project performance while supporting process improvement.
Requirements
Requires senior-level experience managing complex technical automation projects, ideally in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Candidates should have strong control systems and project management expertise, analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with GMP/GxP and validation; English is required, while French and relevant certifications are assets.
Skills
- Automation Project Management
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Process Automation
- Control Systems
- Programming
- System Integration
- Troubleshooting
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- GMP/GxP Compliance
- Validation
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Reporting
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Keywords
- Pharmaceutical Automation
- Project Management
- Process Automation
- GMP
- GxP
- Commissioning
- Validation
- Control Systems
- Programming
- System Integration
- Troubleshooting
- MS Project
- Primavera
- Smartsheet
- Excel
- Power BI
- Ignition
- DeltaV
- Rockwell PLC
- MES
- Werum PAS-X
- Syncade
- PMP
- ISA
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Reporting