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Project Manager - Facility Relocation & Validation Support

Skokie, IL 60077

Posted: 05/30/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 4484

Job Description

A clinical-phase biotechnology company is seeking an experienced and organized Project Manager to lead the relocation of its operations from an existing site to a new facility. This role will be responsible for developing and managing the relocation plan, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring the successful transition of people, equipment, materials, and systems. In addition to general project oversight, the PM will play a critical role in supporting qualification and validation (Q&V) activities necessary for the new facility's operational readiness.

This position requires strong project management capabilities, experience in GxP environments, and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments, including Facilities, Quality, R&D, and IT.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan (e.g., Smartsheet or MS Project) to support a phased facility relocation
  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across construction, operations, QA, R&D, and IT teams
  • Track interdependencies, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Maintain dashboards and reports for executive stakeholders and team updates
  • Adjust timelines and milestones as needed to reflect operational realities

Relocation Management
  • Oversee the physical relocation of lab and office assets, including:
  • Equipment disassembly, transport, and requalification
  • Cold chain logistics for temperature-controlled materials
  • IT and infrastructure readiness at the new site
  • Ensure documentation, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures are followed

Qualification and Validation Support
  • Coordinate the execution of:
  • Facility qualification activities (e.g., HVAC, utilities)
  • Equipment SATs, IQs, OQs
  • Environmental monitoring baselines and validation protocols
  • Liaise with QA to ensure documentation is completed, reviewed, and approved in alignment with regulatory standards
  • Support generation and tracking of validation protocols and final reports

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors related to the move
  • Schedule and facilitate regular project team meetings and status reviews
  • Prepare executive-level project summaries and updates


Requirements / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, project management, or related field
  • Project management experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong understanding of GxP, FDA/EMA compliance, and validation principles
  • Experience with relocation or facility startup projects, especially in regulated environments
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet, MS Project, or other PM software
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Familiarity with lean practices or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including Quality, Facilities, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Experience managing cold chain logistics or laboratory infrastructure transitions

Work Environment and Expectations:
  • This role will require on-site activities at current and future sites
  • Ability to manage tight timelines while adjusting to unforeseen changes
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid or fast-paced startup-like environment
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