Equipment Package Lead (pharmaceutical)

About our client: Our client is a global biopharmaceutical organization focused on developing and manufacturing innovative medicines About the role: The Equipment Package Lead will be responsible for end-to-end technical ownership of assigned process equipment packages for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This includes leading technical procurement, vendor management, design coordination, and execution through installation, commissioning, and qualification phases. • Lead technical development of equipment packages, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), P&IDs, functional specifications, and RFP documentation. Ensure alignment with GMP, safety (OEB/OEL), containment, CIP/WIP, and ATEX requirements. • Coordinate cross-functional inputs from engineering, CQV, EHS, QA, and process teams to ensure complete and compliant technical specifications. • Manage end-to-end vendor selection process, including RFQ issuance, technical/commercial bid evaluations, vendor clarifications, and recommendation reports. • Serve as primary technical owner for assigned equipment packages (e.g., thermal oxidizers, scrubber systems, solvent storage and transfer systems, and associated utilities). • Oversee vendor design execution, fabrication progress, and interface coordination with site construction teams. • Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) protocols and manage vendor FAT activities. • Ensure readiness for installation, commissioning, and qualification, including Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Mechanical Completion, and turnover documentation. • Support CQV activities, including IQ/OQ execution, validation planning, and risk-based commissioning strategies (ASTM E2500 aligned). • Enforce construction quality standards through inspection and test plans (ITPs), punch list management, and as-built documentation control. • Maintain project schedules, risk registers, and provide regular progress updates to the Technical Project Manager. • Participate in cross-functional project meetings to ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, CQV, operations, EHS, and QA teams. About you: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, or related engineering discipline. • Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing projects with direct equipment package ownership. • Strong experience in equipment lifecycle management including design, procurement, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification. • Technical knowledge of process equipment such as thermal oxidizers, scrubbers, solvent storage and transfer systems, and related utility systems. • Experience working in GMP environments with knowledge of FDA, EMA, or PIC/S regulatory requirements. • Familiarity with high-containment or potent compound manufacturing environments is highly preferred. • Understanding of ATEX, process safety, hazardous chemical handling, and pharmaceutical engineering standards. • Proven ability to manage vendors, review technical documentation, and resolve engineering issues during execution phases. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, CQV, EHS, QA, and operations teams. • Willingness to travel internationally to vendor sites (e.g., China, Europe). Other: • Work location: Tuas • Work hours: 5 days • Job Type: Project-based contract *Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.* Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd. Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545 EA Personnel: Kimberly Wong EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508