Conceptual Design Project Manager

Exyte

On-sitePosted July 26, 2026

About the role

Exyte is seeking a Conceptual Design Project Manager for an on-site role in Lyon, France. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in the early phases, including master planning, programming, feasibility studies and conceptual design for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. As the primary interface to clients, you will guide projects from the proposal stage through the start of detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Conceptual Design Project Manager

Exyte

On-sitePosted July 26, 2026

About the role

Exyte is seeking a Conceptual Design Project Manager for an on-site role in Lyon, France. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in the early phases, including master planning, programming, feasibility studies and conceptual design for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. As the primary interface to clients, you will guide projects from the proposal stage through the start of detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Lead conceptual design projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from proposal through early execution.
Develop facility concepts including process analysis, layout development, support functions, constructability assessments, scheduling, risk evaluation, and cost estimation.
Support business development by preparing technical proposals and presenting solutions to clients.
Plan, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary project teams across various engineering disciplines.
Monitor project performance regarding scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project objectives.
Ensure the application of engineering standards, GMP requirements, internal tools, and best practices throughout project execution.
Build trusted client relationships and support stakeholders in promoting project initiatives within their organizations.
Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech

Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Lead conceptual design projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities from proposal through early execution.
Develop facility concepts including process analysis, layout development, support functions, constructability assessments, scheduling, risk evaluation, and cost estimation.
Support business development by preparing technical proposals and presenting solutions to clients.
Plan, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary project teams across various engineering disciplines.
Monitor project performance regarding scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project objectives.
Ensure the application of engineering standards, GMP requirements, internal tools, and best practices throughout project execution.
Build trusted client relationships and support stakeholders in promoting project initiatives within their organizations.
Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech

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