About the Company

SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korean company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023.

Our mission is:

“To produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives.”

The Swords, Ireland site has been a leader for over 60 years in the development, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates, contributing to some of the world’s most important medicines.

More info: www.skpharmteco.com

Role Overview

In partnership with CPL, SK pharmteco is seeking a Project Manager on a 12-month contract to join the Engineering Department, reporting to the Engineering Programme Manager.

You will manage a portfolio of in-house capital projects, from conception through to completion, and act as both Project Manager and Project Controls Lead.

The role involves managing multiple site-based capital projects covering design, construction, commissioning, and handover, as well as providing project controls support across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all phases of capital projects from concept through implementation and close-out, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, schedule, and cost control.
Ensure strong safety culture and compliance throughout project execution.
Deliver projects that meet business needs and regulatory requirements (safety, quality, environmental).
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Identify innovative engineering design solutions to meet client/end-user requirements.
Manage project schedules, track progress, and maintain risk registers.
Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams and manage contractor and resource coordination.
Ensure equipment qualification is completed in line with local procedures, cGMP, and best practices.
Contribute to improving standards and procedures within the Engineering Department.

Project Controls

Develop and implement cost and schedule control processes using existing financial and project management platforms.
Support project managers with budgeting, resource planning, contract strategy, earned value monitoring, and forecasting.
Monitor financial performance and ensure the project portfolio meets business objectives.
Implement robust change management processes and risk management practices.
Prepare and deliver performance reports for leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Construction-related).
Minimum 10 years of capital project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management.
Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
API manufacturing experience is highly desirable (e.g., piping systems, drying systems, HVAC, utilities, reactors, centrifuges, vacuum, heating/cooling systems)