Senior Technical Sub-Project Manager for HVAC & Black Utilities (EU)

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The Position

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.

The Opportunity

• 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.

Who you are

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.

Further you possess the following qualifications and experiences:

• 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.

Are you ready to make a difference for our patients? We are looking forward to your application – join us now and become part of our journey!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.