Senior Project Manager, Facility Development & Expansion
About the role
2 year fixed term contract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a new facility and expansion of an existing site.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, risks, and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Laboratory Operations, Facilities, Quality, Regulatory, IT, Finance, Procurement, and external partners.
- Drive facility design, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness activities.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, decision-making, and executive reporting.
- Oversee facility handover and successful transition into operations.
- Provide regular updates to executive team on project progress, timeline and budget status
About You
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Significant program/project management experience delivering laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated facilities.
- Proven success managing capital projects from concept through operational handover.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, facility commissioning, validation, and GMP environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and influencing skills.
Key Competencies
- Program & Project Leadership
- Laboratory Facility Delivery
- Budget & Risk Management
- Operational Readiness
- Validation & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- Change Management & Executive Communication
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future laboratory footprint of a growing global organisation, delivering critical infrastructure that supports scientific innovation and operational excellence. #LI-SA2
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
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