Genentech · 2 days ago
Project Director - Capital Projects
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $253K/yr
10+ years expGenentech is a leading company in the biotech industry, focused on delivering life-saving medicines. The Capital Project Director will lead large and complex facility and equipment improvement projects within the US manufacturing network, ensuring effective project delivery from concept through to qualification.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build and lead the project team, motivating them through your strong communication and leadership skills with clear decision-making to maintain project flow
Model collaboration through strong partnership with User Team Lead and other key customers and stakeholders
Champion both design and construction safety as a key priority, engaging the Safety, Health, and Environment team throughout the project lifecycle
Accountable for fiscal control of the project by developing funding strategy in alignment with execution strategy, managing scope and schedule of the capital project within the agreed business case, and keeping team focused on execution plan
Engage with senior executive sponsors, site leadership and other key leaders on development of business case, execution & funding strategy and resolution of any impediments that arise
From early concept, through design, construction and commissioning and qualification, deliver the project not relenting until the project’s business intent is actually met
Qualification
Required
B.S. in engineering, architecture or construction with a minimum of 10 - 15 years successfully managing projects in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 - 10 years managing large, complex projects, some preferably in an international environment
Known for your exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills in capital project delivery
Proven expertise in effectively applying and/or developing advanced project management tools and methodologies
Broad understanding of the principles of various engineering disciplines, in-depth understanding of one engineering discipline directly related to Roche core business of manufacturing
Preferred
MS in Engineering and/or an MBA and/or a PE/equivalent
Special knowledge requirements include biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical processes and facility design approaches, plus solid understanding of Pharmaceutical cGMP requirements
Understanding of risk based qualification
Lean Construction knowledge and practitioner
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
CEO
Michael Laird
Vice President
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