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Aenova Group

Job Description

Senior CAPEX Project Delivery Lead (f/m/d)
for the site Starnberg (Percha), Germany

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Starnberg is the headquarters of the Aenova Group.


  • Responsible for monitoring and delivery of CAPEX project goals in terms of cost, time, functionality, safety and according to client expectations
  • Creating and scheduling of project plans that will meet the project's objectives through the Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification phases
  • Define scope of work and deliverables together with the relevant project sponsor / E2E Lead to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the project organization and developing full-scale project plans and associated project governance on site
  • Establishing the project team, structure and functions necessary to reach the project goals and ensures appropriate coaching/development/performance
  • Transparent communication within project organization and at interfaces and stakeholder, mediating and hands-on in case of problems
  • Reporting regularly in writing, including project progress reports, to ensure that it's on track and identify any potential issues

  • Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related science discipline with relevant experience in CAPEX projects
  • Extensive experience in the design, construction, and qualification of medium to large cGMP pharmaceutical facilities, with at least one major Greenfield project successfully completed.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities to oversee scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring quality and safety standards are met and project issues are resolved efficiently.
  • Experienced in coordinating and managing internal teams, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
  • Solid understanding of design principles and standards specific to pharmaceutical facilities, with the ability to assess plant issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Capable of evaluating and challenging design and execution concepts from external vendors and engineers.
  • Highly motivated, independent, and driven, with strong decision-making and communication skills.
  • Willingness to challenge the status quo and proactively seek improvement opportunities.
  • Fluent in English; German is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel (30-40%).

This role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, combining remote work with regular weekly on-site visits (depending on ongoing projects). It is nor required to move/live near Starnberg/Munich.


Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation!

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