Senior Validation Project Manager

Position Description

Our project managers are technical leads first, with a strong background in CQV strategy, development, and field execution. We look for culture fit above all – our people are our most important asset, and great people make great teams! Our ideal project manager will have experience managing projects of $1m or more, and have managed teams of at least 6-8 engineers and consultants on defined scopes of work.

A successful CAI PM will need to show direct responsibility for scope/schedule/budget for project experience. We love experienced generalists, but if you’re a CQV SME in facilities, clean utilities, upstream and downstream biotech equipment, single use disposable, or aseptic fill finish manufacturing, we’d like to talk to you! A PMP is great, but you’ll need the experience if you want to run with a CAI team.

On any given day, you might be leading a budget review meeting, leading a daily huddle with your team, reviewing a summary report, writing a protocol, or supporting your team executing in the field. CAI PMs are active, multifaceted roles - desktop PMs need not apply! The CAI project manager typically reports to either a client manager or an area manager.

Lead project scope, schedule, and budget management for projects worth $1m or more.

Manage teams of 6–8 engineers and consultants.

Facilitate budget review meetings, daily team huddles, and review summary reports.

Write qualification protocols, commissioning plans, test scripts, and summary reports.

Lead risk assessments and CIP/SIP activities.

• BS in a science or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 8‑12 years of experience commissioning and qualifying bio‑pharma systems equipment and systems.
• Experience with risk assessments, qualification protocols, commissioning plans/test scripts, and summary reports.
• Experience with CIP/SIP is desired.
• Excellent skill in leading teams to perform complex tasks under pressure.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient and experienced with various Project Management software tools.
• Customer‑service focused.
• Three (3) or more years serving as a program or project manager for life science projects with budgets of $1MM+.
• Demonstrated success in leading your team to achieve defined goals.
• Similar experience in industries other than life sciences will be considered.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Able to work (paid) overtime.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

• Up to 15% retirement contribution
• 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year
• Health insurance at extremely low cost to employee
• Financial support for both internal and external professional education
• 70% long term disability paid for by the company
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• ESOP/401K – 15% Company Contribution (US Only)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability

$102,100 – $111,700 per year (base salary; benefits not included).

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.