Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions)

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions) to support major facility expansion programs within the pharmaceutical industry. The Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions) will oversee brownfield projects involving shutdowns in active production areas and manage efforts across construction, startup, commissioning, and qualification. The Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions) role is a long term contract opportunity and requires you to sit on site 5 days per week in Clayton, NC.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions):

• Lead pharmaceutical brownfield expansion programs with shutdowns occurring during ongoing production.

• Manage construction activities across GCs, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.

• Oversee startup, commissioning, and qualification phases.

• Drive schedules, budgets, and risk controls for programs of $500M+.

• Coordinate engineering, operations, quality, and EH&S teams to ensure safe and compliant execution.

Requirements of the Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions):

• 10+ years managing major capital projects in pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities.

• Experience with brownfield expansions and shutdown coordination within live production environments.

• Background in construction and startup/commissioning/qualification activities.

• Successful delivery of at least one project valued at $500M or more.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with cross‑functional teams and contractors.

Compensation for the Program Manager (Pharmaceutical Expansions):

• $150,000 - $230,000

• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords: program manager, pharmaceutical expansions, brownfield projects, shutdowns, active production, construction management, commissioning, qualification, capital projects, large‑scale facilities, life sciences engineering, general contractors, mechanical and electrical systems, startup activities, $500M programs

This job opens for applications on 3/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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