Engineering Project Manager​/Project Manager

6130 - Engineering Project Manager / Project Manager

West Chester, OH

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.

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Lead and manage full lifecycle of capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with site and corporate goals.

Lead and oversee multi‑disciplinary pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment upgrades, site‑wide system modernizations, utility and infrastructure improvements, and facility security enhancements, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, validated system expectations, and operational reliability standards.

Develop and maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts; monitor project spend, track variances, and ensure financial accountability for capital expenditures.

Ensure adherence to established project documentation, phase gates, and change management processes for technical and operational projects.

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver integrated project outcomes and support site readiness for commercial and clinical operations.

Manage external engineering firms, equipment vendors, and contractors to ensure adherence to project scope, quality, safety, and schedule requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline). Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on CQV Engineering projects/upgrades, GMP processes, and equipment qualification. Proven track record in capital project management, managing multiple projects at once.

Strong understanding of multi‑disciplinary pharmaceutical manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment upgrades, site‑wide system modernizations, utility and infrastructure improvements, and facility security enhancements, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, validated system expectations, and operational reliability standards. Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging, modern controls and safety devices, and equipment validation. Familiarity with process utilities and equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ). Highly skilled utilizing Microsoft Project for schedule/project plan development.

Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within complex, regulated environments.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

100% on-site presence required (West Chester, OH) and willingness to work onsite at a GMP manufacturing facility.

$87,780 - $120,786 USD

• 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.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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

* Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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