Sr. Project Engineer (Design & Construction)

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Level 4

 

Job Description Summary

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Location: Durham, NC

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.

 

Job Description

Key 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

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2+ years’ experience with CAPEX investment projects within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources
• Strong project management skills, including contract oversight and budget control
• Experience collaborating across engineering functions to deliver integrated project outcomes
• In-depth understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance

Desirable Requirements:

• Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, and aseptic drug product

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $103,600 and $192,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $192,400.00

 

Skills Desired

Api (Application Programming Interface), Api (Application Programming Interface), Automation, Back-End Development, Business Continuity, Change Control, Chemistry, Design Development, Electronic Components, General Hse Knowledge  ,