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Director of Project Engineering

Director of Project Engineering

locationIndianapolis, IN, USA
PublishedPublished: 8/9/2025
Full Time
$190,989 - $231,400

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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Summary

The Director of Capital Project Engineering is responsible for the successful management and execution of major capital projects ranging from $10M–$150M, with a focus on building, expanding, or renovating largescale radiopharmaceutical manufacturing sites. This role will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams with potential to have senior manager and associate director level reports, interface with construction management, and oversee all phases of capital project delivery—including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, cost forecasting and validation of facility and various process technologies. As a people leader, the Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth by providing clear direction, mentoring team members, developing future leaders, and promoting cross-functional teamwork. The ideal candidate has proven experience in building and scaling large, complex manufacturing facilities, preferably within the radiopharmaceutical industry, and holds a degree in engineering or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage the planning, execution, and delivery of all phases of capital projects (value: $10M– $150M), ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of new or expanded manufacturing facilities, with specific experience in radiopharmaceuticals or related pharmaceutical field. • Directly collaborate closely with project stakeholders, including site leadership, process engineers, vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

• Candidate will lead hiring of a team of engineers, senior engineers, managers, and associate directors to build out an organization that supports a manufacturing site.

• Lead technical review and optimization of radiopharmaceutical production and drug product filling equipment.

• Provide technical leadership on building and site design, utility systems, environmental and regulatory compliance, and automation integration.

• Develop and execute project charters, risk assessments, budgets, resource plans, and timelines.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical documents, specifications, and commissioning/qualification protocols.

• Manage and resolve project deviations, CAPAs, and engineering change controls.

• Ensure continuous improvement of project execution processes to optimize site operations and reliability.

• Support site strategy and contribute to expansion plans in Indianapolis and other global locations as needed.

• Oversee and manage overall timeline and ensure deliverables are met

• Uphold all safety standards and ensure safe handling of radioactive materials and hazardous equipment.

• Establish a team of engineers in support construction, validation and ultimately the transition to daily site Engineering operations.

• Mentor engineering staff and support professional development within the engineering team.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).

• Preferred: Advanced degree or PMP certification.

• Experience: At least 10 years in engineering roles with direct responsibility for large-scale capital project management ($10M–$150M), including new site builds or major facility expansions.

• Demonstrated experience in radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical field required.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing external contractors.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in pharmaceutical engineering, including cGMP and FDA/USP/OSHA regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience developing and leading engineering teams.

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with radiopharmaceutical production, and related GMP facility site builds is desired.

• Strong background in facility and utility systems, aseptic processing, and fill/finish equipment.

• Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

• Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder, and team leadership skills.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, CMMS, and building automation systems.

• Willingness to work in radioactive environments and adhere to all necessary safety precautions.

• Ability to travel and support projects at multiple domestic or international locations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Regular interaction within laboratory or construction settings, with PPE required in certain areas.

Work Environment

• Noise levels Moderate.

• Exposure to construction, laboratory, and radiopharmaceutical production environments.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $190,989 - $231,400, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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Salary range

  • $190,989 - $231,400