Principal Project Scheduler

Role Overview

This role is a valuable part of Roche's Global Engineering team within Pharma Technical Operations, which is committed to delivering world-class capital projects that enable our GMP manufacturing excellence and innovation. As Lead Scheduler, you will be the scheduling expert and strategic partner for complex biotech projects, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, contractors, vendors, and leadership across multiple sites in a defined region to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

You will have the opportunity to apply advanced planning methodologies, including Lean Construction and Last Planner System practices, while influencing project outcomes and supporting our commitment to operational excellence.

As the Principal Project Scheduler you will develop and maintain integrated project master schedules for complex GMP biotech capital projects, ensuring alignment across multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholders while applying Roche standards and best practices. You will serve as the primary scheduling expert, facilitating collaboration, managing competing demands, and providing strategic schedule analysis and recommendations to keep projects on track.

• Create comprehensive Integrated Project Master Schedules in accordance with Roche standards and the Engineering Manual, including baseline establishment and contingency planning for complex, multi‑phase GMP biotech projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish Work Breakdown Structures, work packages, and discipline schedules.
• Conduct technical integrity reviews of contractor and vendor schedules for logic soundness and accuracy.
• Facilitate pull planning sessions and lead the implementation of Last Planner System and Lean Construction methodologies to optimize project execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis including critical path analysis, float trend analysis, earned value assessments, and Monte Carlo risk simulations; provide forecasting and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support RFP preparation, bid reviews, and vendor/contractor evaluations to assess schedule performance capabilities and ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project progress through regular site walks and schedule updates; provide timely status reporting, variance analysis, and early warning identification to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Assist with strategic planning, “what‑if” scenario analyses, change management, and resource/cost‑loaded scheduling to support informed decision‑making across the project lifecycle.

• Expert Schedule Professional:
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration with a minimum of 8 years of experience as a project schedule engineer (6 years with a Master’s degree); PMI or ACCEi Project Control Professional certification or equivalent qualification.
• Biotech & GMP Specialist:
  Hands‑on experience with biotech or pharmaceutical CAPEX projects, with deep knowledge of how Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, and Automation integrate within complex GMP manufacturing environments.
• Skilled Matrix Collaborator:
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate understanding and alignment across multi‑disciplinary groups, manage competing stakeholder demands, and influence outcomes in matrixed environments.
• Advanced Technical Capability:
  Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Monte Carlo simulation software (Pertmaster, Safran Risk), and MS Office; strong knowledge of Earned Value Management, Last Planner System, and Lean Construction methodologies.
• Strategic Problem Solver:
  Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, provide actionable insights, and support project teams in navigating challenges and optimizing schedules across diverse, high‑complexity initiatives.

Expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Hillsboro is $119,000 – $222,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus…