Senior Technical Sub-Project Manager for HVAC&Black …, Kaiseraugst

Senior Technical Sub-Project Manager for HVAC&Black Utilities The Senior Technical Sub-Project Manager for HVAC&Black Utilities provides discipline, focused technical leadership and accountability for HVAC&Black Utilities in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services to support PT, CMOs, and Affiliates. This includes projects that are single and multidisciplinary in nature. This position reports to the Head of Building and Facility Engineering.

Responsibilities

Technical leadership with end-to-end ownership of engineering, design, and commissioning of complex HVAC and utility systems in large CAPEX projects

Acting as System Owner and technical authority across the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design through qualification and handover

Ensuring full compliance with Roche Guidelines, EU/Swiss regulatory standards, Health Authority Requirements, and Sustainability Standards

Managing sub-project budgets and schedules while defining priorities and driving decision‑making processes across disciplines

Providing full technical ownership of HVAC systems for classified cleanrooms and laboratories, as well as central utility generation systems

Leading all project phases including feasibility, conceptual design, basic and detailed engineering, and construction

Authoring and reviewing URS, FRS, P&IDs, technical specifications, and bid packages for synthetic molecule manufacturing equipment

Coordinating cross‑functional interfaces across Process Engineering, Automation, Electrical, and Quality Assurance teams

Providing engineering leadership during installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and IQ/OQ execution to ensure inspection readiness

Candidate Profile You are a highly independent and proactive professional with a strong sense of accountability and exceptional strategic decision‑making capabilities. You possess a high degree of problem‑solving skills and the ability to gain alignment with internal stakeholders, contractors, and authorities in operationally demanding environments. You are a collaborative leader who excels in providing clear guidance to sub‑project teams while maintaining a focus on target functionality, quality, and reliability throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, Chemical, or Energy Engineering

7 years or more of experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Life Science industry

Extensive experience with cleanroom HVAC design, utility generation, and GMP validation compliance

Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, EU GMP Annex 1, and ISPE/ASHRAE guidelines

Proficient knowledge of English and German (written&spoken) is a must

Ability to handle significant travel (50% or more) and potential international project assignments of 1 to 3 years

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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