Engineering Project Manager
Recipharm is currently recruiting an Engineering Project Manager to join its Engineering and Maintenance team.
With over 75 years of experience, Recipharm is a leading global pharmaceutical company, offering a wide range of services from drug development to commercial manufacturing. We operate in highly regulated environments and are committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
If you are passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and want to be part of a dynamic and growing organization, this role could be the right opportunity for you.
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient planning, execution, and delivery of CAPEX projects, ensuring full compliance with budget, schedule, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Management and supervision of CAPEX investment projects related to pharmaceutical production plants, including clean rooms, equipment, utilities, and laboratories
- Coordination and control of interfaces between key engineering disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, process, automation, and plant planning)
- Planning, budgeting, execution, and monitoring of projects in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards
- Close collaboration with internal departments such as Quality, Production, MSAT, and HSE to define technical and regulatory specifications
- Feasibility studies and development of technical solutions to meet user requirements
- Definition and management of project budgets
- Acting as Project Manager for approved projects, from design to completion
- Supervision of installation, commissioning, and start-up of plants, equipment, and infrastructure
- Project handover in accordance with company procedures
- Ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and pharmaceutical quality regulations
- Promoting technological innovation and continuous improvement of production assets
Required Profile and Skills
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or similar)
- 4 to 10 years of experience managing CAPEX projects in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
- Solid knowledge of engineering workflows and systems (P&IDs, 3D models, specifications, functional descriptions, simulations, calculations)
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and international regulatory standards (FDA, EMA)
- Proven experience managing complex projects in regulated environments
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent project management, budgeting, and supplier management skills
- Leadership abilities and experience working in cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent English, written and spoken (minimum B2 level)
Location: Queluz de Baixo & Póvoa de Santo Adrião, Lisbon
Working hours: Full-time
What We Offer
- Employment contract
- Competitive and fair salary package aligned with the role, plus additional benefits
- Integration into a professional team committed to innovation, rigor, and high-quality standards
- Opportunity to work in a highly regulated and technologically advanced pharmaceutical environment
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference at Recipharm, please send your updated CV to📧 [email protected] with the subject “Engineering Project Manager”.
Join us and be part of our success!