Sr. Project Engineer (Design & Const.)

Role Summary

Step into a role where your strategic planning and engineering expertise drive meaningful impact. As a Sr. Project Engineer at Novartis, you’ll lead the development and execution of CAPEX projects, ensuring every phase—from planning to reporting—is delivered with precision. You’ll be responsible for implementing expert technical solutions that meet internal standards and regulatory requirements, all while enhancing operational performance and compliance. This is your opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering through innovation, discipline, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of CAPEX projects
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality goals
• Prepare and manage technical documentation including specifications, drawings, and risk assessments
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure timely and compliant project delivery
• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols
• Support audits and contribute to continuous improvement through technical troubleshooting and training

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2+ years’ experience with CAPEX investment projects within the pharmaceutical industry
• Required: Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources
• Required: Strong project management skills, including contract oversight and budget control
• Required: Experience collaborating across engineering functions to deliver integrated project outcomes
• Required: In-depth understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance
• Preferred: Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, aseptic drug substance and aseptic drug product

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline