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Associate General Manager- Projects

Piramal Pharma
Maharashtra, IND
Full-time
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
API and bulk drug project managementGreenfield and brownfield projectsProject planning, scheduling, and budgetingPrimaveraMS ProjectProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

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Company and division

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization serving drug development and manufacturing needs across a global facility network.

Its offerings include drug discovery, pharmaceutical development, clinical trial supplies, commercial APIs and finished dosage forms, and specialized services.

Position overview

Lead and manage end-to-end greenfield and brownfield API manufacturing facility projects across domestic and international locations.

Oversee conceptualization, design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover within approved timelines and budgets.

The role covers compliance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory standards.

Project delivery and engineering

  • Lead new API facility, plant expansion, and capacity enhancement projects; manage schedules, budgets, timelines, and resources.
  • Coordinate consultants, architects, and EPC contractors across engineering, procurement, and construction.
  • Drive installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of process, utility, and ancillary systems.
  • Review and approve PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and layout drawings.
  • Support technology transfer, process scale-up, and equipment selection; provide technical leadership for utilities and cleanroom design.

Coordination, compliance, and reporting

  • Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, Procurement, Finance, consultants, and suppliers.
  • Lead site-based teams and work on cost estimation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and budget tracking.
  • Ensure quality, EHS, statutory, and regulatory compliance; conduct HAZOP and risk assessments and implement mitigations.
  • Prepare progress, risk, and deviation reports; maintain GMP documentation, track KPIs and milestones, recommend corrective actions, and report project status to management.

Qualifications and experience

  • B.E., B.Tech, or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
  • At least 15 years of API or bulk drug project management experience.
  • Greenfield and brownfield project execution experience with leading pharmaceutical companies is preferred.
  • Requires a strong background in pharmaceutical engineering, process design, cross-functional coordination, and complex project delivery.

Location and work context

  • The position is based in Kurla, Mumbai, and the description includes site-based project teams and domestic and international project locations.

Position details

Department: Global Engineering & Projects.

Reports to the General Manager or Head of Projects.

Employment type is full-time/permanent.

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