Project Coordinator - Permanent Position

Project Coordinator - Permanent Position(4096)

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. 

Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain.  We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf.

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do. 

Your new role

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to support the Engineering team in planning, executing, and delivering capital, maintenance, and continuous‑improvement projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures project activities are well‑organised, compliant with GMP standards, and aligned with production schedules. The coordinator works closely with engineers, validation teams, quality, operations, and external vendors to keep projects on track and fully documented.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for engineering and facility projects.


• Coordinate day‑to‑day project activities, ensuring alignment with production, maintenance, and quality requirements.


• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, escalating delays or risks as needed.


• Co-ordinate risk assessments, method statements and permits to works for project activity.


• Carry out site inductions for Contractors.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and compliant project documentation, including URS, change controls, validation documents, risk assessments, and engineering drawings.


• Ensure all project activities adhere to GMP, GEP, HSE, and internal quality standards.


• Assist with preparation of documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reviews.


• Communication & Stakeholder Management


• Act as a central communication point between Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and external contractors.


• Organise project meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track action items to completion.


• Support vendor coordination, including scheduling site visits, managing documentation, and tracking deliverables.

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and cost tracking in collaboration with finance and procurement.


• Prepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and KPIs for engineering leadership.


• Track risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.

Logistics & Administrative Support

• Coordinate equipment deliveries, installation schedules, and site access for contractors.


• Support the generation and archiving of related project documentation, drawings and reports.


• Coordinate shutdown planning, commissioning, and qualification activities.


• Maintain project folders, shared drives, and document control systems.


• Conduct EHS and GMP Inductions of external contractors.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with cross‑functional teams.


• Developed attention to detail and with an aptitude for neat, clear and disciplined documentation. 


• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g.MS Project, Excel, Word).


• Understanding of engineering workflows and technical documentation.


• Ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Formal project management training / qualifications.


• Experience supporting engineering, maintenance, or capital projects.


• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP‑regulated industries.


• Familiarity with GMP, GEP, change control, validation, and qualification processes.


• Knowledge of equipment lifecycle management and facility systems (HVAC, utilities, automation).

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,

• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles


• Discretionary Bonus


• Free onsite parking


• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop


• Learning and development opportunities


• Retail discounts


• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes 


• Multi-faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next 

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application. 
If you have any questions, please contact us on [email protected] 

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement 

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. 
Our commitment is: 

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other. 


• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging. 


• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity.