Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
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Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead the day-to-day delivery of the bioreactor suite through construction, equipment installation and towards mechanical completion in Q1 2027. Stakeholder Management: Drive and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, engineering teams and site personnel, to maintain project momentum and ensure timely delivery. Equipment Installation: Oversee the delivery and installation of the first bioreactors, scheduled to arrive at the end of November 2026. Schedule Management: Monitor project milestones, identify potential delays and proactively implement corrective actions to keep the project on track. Cost and Risk Management: Manage project costs, risks, issues and dependencies within a high-value capital programme. Senior Management Reporting: Provide clear, accurate and regular progress updates to senior management, highlighting key milestones, risks, issues and decisions required. Performance and Accountability: Hold contractors, vendors and other stakeholders accountable for their commitments, ensuring agreed actions are completed within the required timeframes. Construction Coordination: Work closely with site teams and relevant project stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges and support progress towards mechanical completion. Candidate Profile Essential
Requirements: A strong and demonstrable track record in project management, with proven experience leading projects through delivery and execution. Experience managing projects with a value of €5 million or more. Proven ability to drive internal and external stakeholders, manage contractors and vendors, and hold others accountable for delivery. Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain project momentum. Confidence in communicating with, reporting to and influencing senior management. Availability to start before Christmas 2026. Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site. Desirable
Requirements: Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or wider life sciences sectors. Exposure to capital projects, facility construction or major engineering programmes. Experience with bioreactor systems, process equipment installation or cleanroom facilities. Why Apply? High-profile capital programme: Play a key role in a €500 million project. Critical delivery phase: Join at a pivotal point, with the first bioreactors arriving at the end of November 2026 and mechanical completion targeted for Q1 2027. Senior management exposure: Work closely with senior stakeholders and have a direct impact on project delivery. Opportunity to make an impact: Take ownership of delivery, drive stakeholder performance and help achieve key project milestones. Flexible rate: Competitive rate flexibility for the right candidate. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a delivery-focused Project Manager with a strong track record of managing complex, high-value projects. While experience in biotechnology or life sciences would be advantageous, the primary requirement is proven project management capability, strong stakeholder leadership and the ability to drive delivery in a demanding, time-critical

