Principal Project Scheduler

Overview

This role is a valuable part of Roche's Global Engineering team within Pharma Technical Operations, 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.

• Develop and maintain integrated project master schedules for complex GMP biotech capital projects, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration, manage competing demands, and provide strategic schedule analysis and recommendations to keep projects on track.
• Create Integrated Project Master Schedules in accordance with Roche standards and the Engineering Manual, including baseline establishment and contingency planning for multi‑phase 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.
• Lead the implementation of last planner system practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration with a minimum of 8 years (6 with Master’s) of experience as a project schedule engineer, backed by PMI or ACCEi Project Control Professional certification or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with biotech or pharmaceutical CAPEX projects; deep knowledge of how commissioning, qualification, validation, and automation integrate within complex GMP manufacturing environments.
• Excel at facilitating understanding and alignment across multi‑disciplinary groups, managing competing stakeholder demands, and influencing outcomes in matrixed environments through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• 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.

• On‑site position; no remote options are available at this time.

• Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

• Salary range based on the primary location of Holly Springs, NC: $119,900 to $222,700 (actual pay determined by experience, qualifications, location, and other factors permitted by law).

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

• Eligible for benefits as detailed in the company benefits program.

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.