CAPEX Project Lead

Overview

In this role, you will drive capital investment and engineering projects at Baxter's Sesto Fiorentino facility to modernize equipment, utilities and plant infrastructure. You will partner with leadership to define the site investment plan and shepherd projects from definition to qualification, ensuring GMP, safety, and budget alignment. The position sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, delivering dependable, compliant solutions. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values risk-aware, timely decisions and real impact on healthcare delivery.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• competitive benefits and incentives
• salary transparency
• equitable pay practices
• opportunity to impact healthcare delivery
• professional development opportunities
• global company reputation

Responsabilità

• Define the site investment plan with Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to convert priorities into engineering projects
• Lead projects from technical definition through installation, testing, start-up and closure
• Monitor scope, timelines, costs, risks, and actions to keep projects aligned with objectives
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of equipment, utilities and plant systems
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS and Engineering to minimize disruption and safeguard operations
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and technical partners to meet GMP, quality, safety and environmental standards
• Support qualification activities and IQ/OQ documentation with Quality and Validation
• Prepare CAPEX documentation, cost estimates and progress updates for stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive drawings, manuals, specifications, certifications and project records
• Contribute to EHS risk assessments for equipment, utilities and facility modifications

Requisiti fondamentali

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical education
• Experience in engineering, maintenance, facilities, utilities or capital-project execution in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk, supplier coordination, reporting)
• Knowledge of GMP, EHS, technical documentation and equipment or utility qualification principles (advantage)
• Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills
• Good level of English for technical communication with stakeholders

• Strong planning and coordination
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Problem-solving under project constraints
• GMP and EHS knowledge
• Equipment and utilities qualification principles
• IQ/OQ documentation support