Cambrex ยท 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Capital Projects
Charles City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expCambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle. The Associate Director of Capital Projects is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of capital projects, ensuring they meet regulatory compliance and align with business goals.
AnalyticsBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingMarket ResearchPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Rob Duncan
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of site capital projects from concept through handover, ensuring quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives are met
Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets and resource plans in collaboration with site leadership and global engineering teams
Oversee cross-functional teams including engineering, validation, quality, procurement, and operations personnel to ensure project alignment with site needs
Act as the primary liaison with external architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities for capital initiatives
Ensure all projects comply with GMP, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership in facility design, utility systems (HVAC, WFI, clean steam), and process equipment implementation
Drive risk management strategies, contingency planning, and change control processes throughout project lifecycles
Prepare and present project updates, metrics, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders
Mentor and develop junior and experienced project engineers to support a high-performance project team
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, validation practices, and pharmaceutical production processes
Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.) and capital planning software
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital project execution within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO industry
At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity overseeing cross-functional project teams
Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects ($10M+) in a regulated manufacturing environment
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Healthcare
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Company
Cambrex
Cambrex is a small molecule company that offers drug substance, drug product, and analytical services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-07Acquired
1987-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Loewald
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Green
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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