Project Manager Conceptual Design

Exyte

Lyon, FRonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

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As a Conceptual Design Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects during the early project phases, including master planning, programming, feasibility studies, and conceptual design. Acting as the primary interface to our clients, you will guide projects from the proposal stage through the start of detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Lead conceptual design projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from proposal phase through early project execution

Develop facility concepts including process analysis, layout development, support functions, constructability assessments, scheduling, risk evaluation, and cost estimation

Support business development activities by preparing technical proposals and presenting solutions to clients

Plan, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary project teams across various engineering disciplines

Monitor project performance regarding scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project objectives

Ensure the application of engineering standards, GMP requirements, internal tools, and best practices throughout project execution

Build trusted client relationships and support stakeholders in promoting project initiatives within their organizations

Show your expertise

Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline

5+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry

Proven track record delivering pharmaceutical projects from conceptual design through construction, either within a pharmaceutical company or an engineering consultancy

Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP regulations

Experience in operational functions such as production, manufacturing, or quality is considered a strong advantage

Demonstrated project management experience in international and multidisciplinary environments

Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken

Strong communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and influencing skills

Structured, autonomous, and proactive working style combined with strong customer orientation

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You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Ilayda Öztürk via E-Mail at ilayda.oeztuerk@exyte.net.

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

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