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Joining us means becoming part of a Consulting team that’s at the top of its game and growing. Working with the best people and technology in the market, you’ll tackle meaningful projects that transform the future for high-profile local and international clients. And you’ll do it as part of a people-first culture that’s supportive, collaborative and, above all, welcoming.

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Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity

At Deloitte, our Lifesciences Consulting Practice is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This Senior Manager role offers a unique opportunity to lead end-to-end greenfield and major expansion projects for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, playing a pivotal role from initial planning through to regulatory readiness. You will be instrumental in shaping alliance partnerships with EPCM contractors and directly managing greenfield projects with pharma clients establishing new plants. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional eager to make a significant impact on cutting-edge pharma infrastructure while working within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values leadership and innovation.

Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position

Proven experience managing single or multisite, multi-phase capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including automated fill-finish lines, oral solid dose, packaging, drug product, large molecule, and cell and gene therapy plants, with successful GMP qualification delivery.

Strong track record in managing project schedules, change control processes, and ensuring projects remain within defined scope, budget, and timelines.

Expertise coordinating multiple product vendors across ISA S-95 stack systems such as MES, LIMS, Document Management, Supply Chain Planning, DCS, PLC, and SCADA packages.

Demonstrated leadership in commissioning and qualification of multiple vendor packages, working across diverse internal stakeholders (Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, R&D, QA/QC) and external vendors/contractors (EPCM, package vendors).

Experience overseeing construction, installation, and site activities compliant with GMP standards, safety regulations, and regulatory authority requirements (USFDA, MHRA, TGA, ASEAN PIC/S).

Skilled in managing civil contractors, engineering consultants, equipment, and utility suppliers, including contract finalisation in collaboration with internal teams.

What type of work will I be doing?

Leading project management activities including planning, design oversight, construction, installation, commissioning, validation, and regulatory readiness.

Building and managing strategic partnerships with EPCM contractors and pharma clients to support greenfield project delivery and joint market initiatives.

Coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple vendors across technical and regulatory domains to ensure project alignment and compliance.

Overseeing contract negotiations and management of civil contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Success in the Role:

Successfully lead and deliver greenfield and major expansion pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from concept through to regulatory readiness, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Establish and nurture alliance partnerships with EPCM contractors to develop joint go-to-market propositions, enhancing Deloitte’s market presence in pharma capital projects.

Coordinate and manage multi-vendor commissioning and qualification activities, ensuring seamless integration across systems and stakeholders.

Maintain rigorous control over project scope, schedule, and budget, proactively managing risks and change controls to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Who is the Hiring Manager?

The Hiring Manager is a senior leader within Deloitte’s Lifesciences Consulting Practice with extensive experience in pharmaceutical capital projects and greenfield plant delivery and digital manufacturing solutions. They value collaborative leadership, open communication, and innovation. Their management style focuses on empowering teams, fostering professional growth, and driving excellence through clear goals and supportive guidance. They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team culture that encourages creativity and accountability.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in Cork or Dublin, Ireland, with a flexible working model that includes a blend of office, client site, and remote work to support work-life balance and project demands. For more details on our working environment, please visit Deloitte Works.

Rewards and Benefits of working at Deloitte Ireland

At Deloitte, your reward is competitive and supports our purpose of helping you never stop growing. We believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. We offer a range of supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, learning & development and enhanced leave options. You'll also be part of an inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your full self to work every day. For more review our Rewards & Benefits webpage.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.

Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too.

Greenfield/Capital Project Senior Manager – Pharma, Hybrid

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