Senior Project Controls Lead - US, Maryland - 12 Months Initial Contract Our client is currently seeking the skills of a Senior Project Controls Lead to join their team. Our client develops and delivers life changing medicines to millions of people globally and as part of their growth. With their Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing network growing rapidly, they are committed to growing their portfolio of commercial biologics products supplied worldwide – and this is your opportunity to be involved!What you'll do:
Lead and oversee project controls implementation across a major project or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring all organizational standards, governance expectations, and compliance requirements are met throughout the full project lifecycle.Provide proactive and transparent communication to project leadership—across both Project Services and Project Execution—highlighting performance trends, emerging risks, variances, and opportunities for corrective or preventative action.Define and maintain project controls frameworks, including service level agreements, RACI/responsibility matrices, and coordination protocols to ensure clear ownership and alignment between internal teams and external partners.Develop, maintain, and approve comprehensive project control plans and procedures covering all key discipline areas: scheduling, cost management, cashflow forecasting, risk management, change control, and project reporting.
What you'll need:
Extensive capital project experience, with strong technical and execution exposure on major capital investments—ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.Proven experience supporting pharmaceutical R&D capital projects, including understanding of the unique requirements, regulatory considerations, and delivery models within research environments.Demonstrated success working within a global organization, with the ability to adapt engineering and project delivery approaches to accommodate regional, cultural, and regulatory differences.Strong track record collaborating with design contractors and equipment suppliers on large-scale, complex projects, ensuring alignment, quality, and timely delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
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