Sr. Program Manager
Syner-G · Tustin, California, United States · remote
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
A career here is life-enhancing.
At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.
Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.
Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.
At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.
For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Syner-G is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Facility Readiness & Laboratory Relocation to support the planning, coordination, and execution of laboratory, office, warehouse, and utility infrastructure projects within regulated life sciences environments. This role serves as the primary liaison between project teams, engineering functions, Process Development, laboratory stakeholders, vendors, and facility operations to ensure successful facility build-out, equipment relocation, utility readiness, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
The Project Manager will coordinate activities associated with facility startup, laboratory relocation, equipment installation, utility systems, WFI systems, and CQV efforts to ensure facilities, systems, and equipment are delivered safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
WORK LOCATION:
Travel to client sites may be required based on project demands and client expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between project teams, Process Development, laboratory stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to support facility, laboratory, and utility projects.
- Coordinate project requirements, equipment needs, move sequencing, facility access, shutdowns, and operational readiness activities.
- Lead stakeholder communication, track project actions, decisions, dependencies, risks, and constraints, and provide regular updates on project status and upcoming activities.
- Support planning, design reviews, construction coordination, field walkdowns, commissioning, turnover, punch-list management, and system closeout activities.
- Coordinate facility and utility readiness to support laboratory operations, equipment installation, and startup activities.
- Support installation, commissioning, qualification, turnover, and documentation activities for WFI and other facility utility systems.
- Develop and maintain equipment inventories, relocation plans, readiness trackers, and move schedules for laboratory equipment and associated infrastructure.
- Coordinate equipment decommissioning, relocation, installation, calibration, qualification, startup, and operational release activities while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, EHS, IT/Automation, Operations, CQV teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
- Support development, review, execution, and closeout of commissioning and qualification documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable.
- Manage deviations, discrepancies, corrective actions, investigations, retesting, document reconciliation, and turnover package development.
- Ensure project activities are executed safely, compliantly, and in alignment with project objectives, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, readiness metrics, reports, and project documentation to support effective execution and stakeholder visibility.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
Technical Experience
- 8-15+ years of experience managing facility, laboratory, utility, commissioning, equipment installation, relocation, or capital projects.
- Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, office, warehouse, and utility infrastructure projects.
- Experience working within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, GMP, or other regulated environments.
- Experience coordinating facility build-outs, laboratory relocations, equipment installations, and operational readiness activities.
- Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and facility startup efforts.
- Direct experience coordinating equipment installation, relocation, startup, calibration, and qualification activities.
- Experience supporting utility systems including WFI, clean utilities, HVAC, process systems, and associated infrastructure preferred.
- Solid understanding of project lifecycles including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, turnover, and operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong project management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.
- Working knowledge of GMP, CQV, commissioning, qualification, and regulated facility requirements.
- Strong understanding of facility readiness, laboratory operations, and equipment lifecycle management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization.
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and project management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex stakeholder requirements.
- Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of project issues.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities and deliver successful project outcomes in regulated environments.
Preferred Experience
- Laboratory relocation and startup projects.
- Process Development laboratory environments.
- WFI, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure systems.
- Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) programs.
- GMP-regulated biotechnology and pharmaceutical facilities.
- Facility expansion, renovation, and greenfield capital projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of the requ