PharmEng Technology has been providing quality services to leading manufacturers of healthcare and pharmaceutical products since 1997. Our specialists hold expertise in Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Training to ensure that our clients can keep on providing the world with their cost-effective and high-standard healthcare products. At PharmEng Technology, we strive to cultivate the best working environment where empowerment, passion and perseverance are nurtured while serving our clients to achieve their unique business goals. We are seeking for a Project Engineer with experience/internship in pharmaceutical engineering for a role in Singapore.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer will work closely with the Project Engineer and cross-functional teams to assist in the planning, execution, and coordination of engineering projects within the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong interest in pharmaceutical engineering to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the production of critical vaccines.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Engineer in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to project status updates.
• Coordinate with various teams to gather project-related information.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Assist in preparing project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records.
• Generate progress reports and updates for review by the Project Engineer.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, maintenance, and regulatory affairs, to support project objectives.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project goals are met.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Assist in ensuring that engineering projects comply with cGMP and other regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of documentation required for regulatory submissions.

Quality Assurance Support:

• Collaborate with the quality control team to implement quality assurance protocols for engineering projects.
• Support regular quality audits and compliance activities.

Learning and Development:

• Actively participate in training programs to enhance knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and project management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the success of engineering projects.

Why PharmEng Technology?

Our consultants come from different areas of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical Device industries and have extensive experiences obtained from world-class organizations in North America, Europe, and Asia. At PharmEng Technology, we value everyone’s unique talents and work together to support our clients. We offer continuous career growth, competitive wages, opportunities for travel and a team mentality that sets us apart from our competitors. It is the growth of our staff that continues to grow our company globally.

EEOC Statement

At PharmEng Technology, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. PharmEng Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The Project Manager plans, takes ownership of, and leads the successful implementation of projects to achieve project objectives. He/she assembles project resources, drives project progress, facilitates interaction and aligns tasks of various parties, and manages risks to achieve overall success. He develops and identifies advances/opportunities in project management to improve timely delivery of projects and efficient use of resources. He/she ensures the adoption of appropriate project metholodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid), frameworks, practices, and tools, adapting them as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

The Project Manager is an effective team player who manages project timelines, stakeholders, deliverables and resources in a structured manner. He adopts an analytical and strategic approach in developing and communicating solutions that meet project objectives and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple projects on time, within budget and at expected job margin/s, managing project resources and activities accordingly.
• Detailed planning (initial and ongoing) for projects based on realistic effort estimates and considering all potential risks. Methodologies/ approaches may include Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid as necessary or appropriate.
• Manage scope for projects tightly to avoid effort and time delays, including ensuring planning/scoping deliverables are sufficiently specific, and engaging client stakeholders to avoid scope creep. Establish basis and secure client approvals and POs for Change Requests where necessary to avoid revenue leakage.
• Assemble project teams (with appropriate resource loading, levelling and baselining) and provide effective onboarding to ensure individual roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated. Ensure team members are adequately skilled and equipped (e.g. with training, information, or coaching/mentoring) to deliver to their work assignments.
• Closely monitor and manage teams’ tasks and activities to ensure timely and quality delivery, establishing, recording, and reporting on performance metrics at teach stage of the projects.
• Monitor team members’ personal performances, celebrating success and managing issues as necessary to ensure personal and team goals are met.
• Secure timely sign-offs from clients and to ensure prompt billing.
• Adhere to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and standards. Where necessary, adapt or institute standards to ensure good project management practices.
• Communicate with all stakeholders (at all levels) on a regular and timely basis to inform and communicate as required, providing reporting and facilitating decision making at appropriate levels.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of project documentation (charters, schedules, statement of work, deliverables, requirements, approvals/sign off, etc.).
• Proactive management and communication of issues and risks with appropriate and timely resolution and mitigation actions.
• Ensure all project related Scope, Efforts and Resource are billable.
• Creating and maintaining professional relationships with client personnel and Di team members.

Qualifications

The candidate for this role must:

• This is not an entry level position; the candidate must have experience in directly managing multiple project teams and client relationships confidently
• Demonstrate the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately, communicating effectively with senior clients, DI stakeholders, and delivery team members.
• Communicate directly, openly, honestly and respectfully.
• Confront issues openly and quickly, and tactfully communicate sensitive information.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Flexibility, relationship building, communication skills and time management are essential to success in this position.
• Be willing and able to travel (local and international) as required.
• Ability to influence decision making.
• Identity Governance & Access management knowledge would be an added advantage.

Minimum Required Experience:

• Strong experience in project management, project planning & execution (at least 5 years).
• Key contributor in projects composed of multi-discipline teams (Hardware, Software, Systems, etc.).
• Key contributor in projects across multiple methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Expert skill level with Microsoft Office and Visio.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor of Science; Bsc Information Technology or Msc Information Technology, Graduate.
• Project Management Professional Certified (PMP) or a subject matter expert in work management
• Delivery methods (preferred).
• Demonstrated track record of successful management on multiple projects.
• Public speaking and reporting to C-Suite level audience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for co-leading and supporting PI in managing the full life cycle of R&D projects, from scoping, initiation, planning, executing through to completion:

- establish communication plans, build project schedules, milestones and deliverables.

- manage project risk, scope, budget, resources, schedule and KPIs

- interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

- track project progress against milestones and budget

- prepare reports to management and grantors

- ensure that projects adhere to established policies, guidelines, standards, and methodologies.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Project Management Information System (A*PS)
• Project Management related SOP writing and development

Other Responsibilities:

• Other ad-hoc duties and assignments as may be assigned by Reporting Officer/Director

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology or related field as above
• At least 3 years of working experience preferably in the medtech, healthcare, or biomedical industry
• Strong background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics
• Experience with project management, developing and implementing project plans preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining key project documentation to a high standard
• Knowledge and competence in industry engagement and intellectual property would be advantageous
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Sales and Business Development:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Identify client needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, educational institutions, and stakeholders.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products, services, and solutions
• Develop lead generation strategies to expand the customer base.
• Develop strategies to retain existing clients and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Forecast sales trends and revenue projections, informing budgeting and resource allocation.
• Prepare regular sales reports. And plan to meet the target.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients and partners.

Learning Design and Development:

• Collaborate with internal teams to design innovative and effective learning programs.
• Integrate adult learning principles, instructional design, and technology for engaging training content.
• Contribute to the design, planning, and delivery of learning programs.

Facilitation and Learning Experience Management:

• Facilitate learning sessions, workshops, and training programs for internal staff and external clients.
• Utilize effective facilitation techniques to engage participants and ensure a positive learning experience.
• Evaluate, follow up, and improve on developed learning modules and content.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and customer support, for a coordinated approach to sales and customer success.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus) would be preferred but not required.
• Proven experience in sales, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiar with various government funding schemes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• A track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Proficiency in sales technology and CRM systems.