Project Manager - Equipment Engineering

Schedule

• Standard Monday-to-Friday work schedule.
• Rotating or alternating shift work may be required.

Workplace and site

• The role is based at the Mississauga site, which supports pharmaceutical development and commercial supply.
• The description identifies office environmental conditions and notes possible exposure to manufacturing and laboratory conditions.
• Travel may be required.

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment needs, develop user requirement specifications, arrange capital funding, and implement equipment in GMP production.
• Plan projects, coordinate meetings and cross-functional assessments, and manage milestones and capital expenditure.
• Lead complex processing, packaging, PDS, and client equipment implementations.
• Mentor Junior Project Managers and support equipment improvements, training, troubleshooting, and complaint investigations.
• Contribute to commissioning and qualification protocols and reports; support assessments, validation, engineering trials, FAT, and SAT.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal functions; identify and escalate safety hazards.
• Participate in process improvement and monitor pharmaceutical technology developments.

Qualifications and skills

• College or technical school diploma in a relevant technical field; a relevant university degree is an asset, especially an engineering degree.
• At least three years of related experience and general knowledge of drug processing, packaging validation, and production.
• At least two years of project management experience.
• Experience in technical writing, oral presentations, organizing complex work, and technical or scientific client discussions.
• Knowledge of drug processes, validation and commercialization, GMP, SOPs, and FDA compliance.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced MS Word/Excel and project management applications; general knowledge of experimental design for development equipment.
• Proficiency in English; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Compensation

• Estimated annualized pay range in Ontario is $69,400 to $104,050.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day, paid time off and holidays, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Other conditions

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and pass a comprehensive background check.
• Personal protective equipment may be required; the role may involve light physical effort and occasional equipment operation.