BioNexUS Mechanical Lead, Atlanta, GA

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager / SME Lead who is technically strong, collaborative, and results-driven to join our Engineering & Capital Projects team, based in our Atlanta, GA Headquarters.

About the role

You will serve as a technical leader and project execution authority responsible for delivering complex capital projects and ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of mechanical systems within regulated environments. You will combine deep mechanical engineering expertise with strong project management to support design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations.

Who you'll work with

You will work in a cross-functional environment partnering with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and external vendors. You will lead collaboration across internal teams and contractors to safely deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining strong regulatory and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Lead full lifecycle capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resource planning
• Provide SME guidance for HVAC, utilities, and mechanical systems design
• Oversee construction, installation, and field execution activities
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities including FAT and SAT
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or equipment vendor environments
• Strong experience managing capital projects and mechanical systems
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project delivery
• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, boilers, or process utilities

Preferred requirements

• Experience in cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo
• Strong background in maintenance, reliability, and asset performance improvement
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.