Project Coordinator (Pharma Manufacturing)

Location: Singapore
Discipline: Life Sciences
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Published: Posted about 3 days ago

About the role

We are supporting a leading global pharmaceutical organization on the delivery of a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility in Singapore, focused on Antibody–Drug Conjugates (ADC).


This Project Coordinator role sits within the core project delivery team and plays a critical part in ensuring seamless execution across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. You will act as the central coordination point across multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment on schedule, cost, quality, and delivery milestones.


This is a high-impact role suited for individuals with strong project execution experience in complex GMP environments.


Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Integration

  • Coordinate end-to-end project activities across design, procurement, construction, and CQV

  • Act as the central interface between project leadership, contractors, vendors, and internal teams

  • Ensure alignment across Engineering, Construction, Operations, QA, and EHS

  • Manage interfaces between facility, utilities, and process systems

Schedule Management

  • Develop and track project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities

  • Identify risks and delays; drive mitigation and recovery planning

  • Lead look-ahead planning and resource coordination

  • Provide regular reporting and schedule updates to stakeholders

Cost & Budget Control

  • Monitor project spend across all phases (design, equipment, construction)

  • Track commitments, change orders, and forecast cost-to-completion

  • Support budget reporting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives

Risk & Issue Management

  • Maintain risk register and lead mitigation planning

  • Facilitate risk reviews and escalate critical issues

  • Drive proactive issue resolution across workstreams

Construction Oversight

  • Coordinate construction activities, logistics, and site progress

  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards

  • Support contractor management and resolution of site issues

Change Control & Documentation

  • Manage project change control processes

  • Maintain documentation systems and ensure proper version control

  • Coordinate approvals and communication of project changes

Stakeholder Management

  • Prepare project updates, dashboards, and leadership reports

  • Facilitate governance meetings and decision-making forums

  • Align stakeholders on scope, schedule, and delivery expectations

Commissioning & Readiness

  • Support transition from construction to commissioning and qualification

  • Coordinate readiness reviews, system handovers, and startup activities

  • Ensure smooth progression from installation through CQV


Requirements

Essential

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

  • ~10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or biotech facility projects

  • Proven track record delivering complex, multi-contractor projects

  • Strong knowledge of GMP environments and regulated construction

  • Solid experience in schedule, cost, and risk management

  • Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


Desirable

  • PMP or equivalent project management certification

  • Experience in high-containment or potent compound facilities

  • Exposure to process safety / ATEX environments

  • Knowledge of commissioning and qualification (CQV) processes

  • Experience with Lean construction or integrated delivery models


If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application through LinkedIn.