Pharma Project Manager
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Company: Synchem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Position: Pharma Project Manager Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh Department: Projects / Engineering Reporting To: Director / Plant Head Experience Required: 4–15 Years (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Projects) Qualification: B.E./B.Pharma; Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
***Position Summary***
We are seeking an experienced Pharma Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and commissioning of a new pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing facility. The candidate will be responsible for managing greenfield/brownfield projects, coordinating with consultants, contractors, vendors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project completion within budget while meeting GMP, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
***Key Responsibilities***
**Project Planning \& Execution**
* Lead end\-to\-end pharmaceutical plant setup activities from concept to commercial production. * Prepare project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and execution strategies. * Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved as per timelines. * Coordinate with engineering consultants, architects, contractors, and equipment suppliers. * Ensure efficient project execution while controlling costs and minimizing delays.
**Facility Design \& Engineering**
* Review and approve plant layouts, utility designs, HVAC systems, water systems, clean rooms, and process flow designs. * Ensure facility design complies with GMP, WHO\-GMP, Schedule M, and other applicable regulatory requirements. * Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility installations.
**Equipment Procurement \& Installation**
* Finalize URS (User Requirement Specifications) for production and utility equipment. * Evaluate vendors and participate in technical and commercial discussions. * Supervise equipment installation, qualification, and commissioning activities. * Ensure compliance with validation and qualification requirements.
**Regulatory \& Compliance**
* Ensure project execution aligns with WHO\-GMP, Schedule M, and regulatory guidelines. * Coordinate documentation required for regulatory approvals and audits. * Support validation, qualification, and commissioning activities.
**Utilities \& Infrastructure**
* Manage installation and commissioning of: * HVAC Systems * Water Purification Systems (RO, DM, PW) * Compressed Air Systems * Electrical Distribution Systems * DG Sets * Fire Fighting Systems * ETP/STP Plants
**Stakeholder Management**
* Coordinate with management, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities. * Conduct regular project review meetings and submit progress reports. * Manage project risks and develop mitigation plans.
**Budget \& Cost Control**
* Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets. * Evaluate change requests and cost implications. * Ensure optimal utilization of project resources.
**Safety \& Quality**
* Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health \& Safety) standards. * Implement safe construction and installation practices. * Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project execution.
***Required Skills***
**Technical Skills**
* Pharmaceutical plant setup experience. * Knowledge of WHO\-GMP, USFDA, EUGMP, Schedule M, cGMP requirements. * Understanding of clean room design and HVAC systems. * Experience in utility systems and facility engineering. * Project planning and execution expertise. * Vendor management and contract administration.
**Software Skills**
* MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. * ERP exposure preferred.
**Soft Skills**
* Strong leadership and team management. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills. * Problem\-solving and decision\-making ability. * Stakeholder management. * Time and budget management.
***Preferred Experience***
**Candidates having experience in:**
* Greenfield pharmaceutical projects. * Tablet, Capsule, Syrup, Ointment, EFFERVESCENT TABLETS, POWDER/, or Nutraceutical manufacturing facilities. * WHO\-GMP certified manufacturing plants. * Regulatory audit preparation and facility qualification.
**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
* Project completion within approved timeline. * Project completion within budget. * Successful commissioning and qualification of facility. * Regulatory compliance readiness. * Zero major safety incidents. * Effective contractor and vendor management.
***Compensation***
Salary: Best in Industry (Based on experience and project exposure)
Preferred Candidate Profile
* Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing project execution. * Proven track record of successfully commissioning pharma facilities. * Ability to manage multiple contractors and stakeholders simultaneously. * Local candidates from Indore or candidates willing to relocate will be preferred.
**Interested candidates may share their resume at:** hrmsynchem@gmail.com
Pay: ₹500,000\.00 \- ₹1,200,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
* Health insurance * Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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