Project Manager - CAPEX

Role Overview

The Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme at Douglas Pharmaceuticals plays a crucial role in driving company growth and operational excellence. This programme involves upgrading manufacturing equipment, expanding facilities, and adopting new technologies to support pharmaceutical and nutraceutical operations.

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager on a 14-month maternity leave contract to oversee and coordinate CAPEX projects across manufacturing and R&D locations. These projects include equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, facility upgrades, compliance modifications, utilities enhancements, and building new capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams in project planning, execution, and closure of CAPEX initiatives.
• Managing relationships with vendors, handling procurement activities, and supervising contractor performance.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), health and safety regulations, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, operations, validation, quality assurance, and finance departments to ensure smooth project integration.
• Providing senior leadership with updates on project timelines, risks, and realized benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with a preference for engineering degrees.
• Demonstrated success managing CAPEX projects within regulated industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals (preferred), biotechnology, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or nutraceuticals.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, facility design, and equipment qualification procedures.
• Excellent capabilities in stakeholder engagement and communications.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach coupled with a drive for continuous improvement.

Why Work with Us

• Award-winning workplace culture recognized for employee satisfaction.
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.
• Additional leave entitlement: five weeks annual leave after six years of service.
• Parental leave benefits including 16 weeks of top-up payments.
• Comprehensive life and income protection insurance.
• Access to the THRIVE wellbeing program supporting personal health and balance.
• Exclusive discounts on respected brands such as Clinicians, BraveFace, Avene, and Ego.

About Douglas Pharmaceuticals

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is a leading pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand with a growing presence in global markets. The company develops, trials, manufactures, tests, packs, and distributes high-quality medicines, nutraceuticals, and products to over 40 countries.

Our team of 500 includes scientists, researchers, manufacturers, regulators, and engineers dedicated to producing accessible, effective, and sustainable healthcare products. We contribute to treating conditions like depression, schizophrenia, breast cancer, heart failure, dermatological issues, infections requiring antibiotics, and immune system support.

Join us in our commitment to improving lives worldwide!