CapEx Portfolio Lead

CapEx Portfolio Lead Employer CSL Location Kankakee, IL Start date Apr 28, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Engineering , Chemical Engineer , Electrical Engineer , Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer , Science/R D , Biotechnology , Project Management Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details This role is accountable for the end-to-end execution of complex capital projects (T2&T3) within a cGMP-regulated environment, ensuring delivery aligned with business priorities, regulatory expectations, and CSL's engineering and quality standards. The CapEx Portfolio Lead partners cross-functionally to translate strategic objectives into executable projects that enhance capacity, capability, and compliance across the manufacturing. Role that this position reports to:

Head of Project Engineering Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Engineering Leadership ▪ Provide strategic and technical leadership across engineering disciplines, including process, mechanical, electrical, automation, and facilities. ▪ Ensure engineering solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with cGMP, ISPE, and internal CSL standards. ▪ Review and approve key engineering deliverables (e.g., URS, design specifications, P&IDs, technical packages). ▪ Support technology transfers, process improvements, and facility expansions. Project Delivery & Execution Excellence ▪ Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects (typically $1MM-$50MM+), from concept through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification (CQV). ▪ Translate business needs into clearly defined project scopes, timelines, and resource plans. ▪ Ensure consistent application of CSL project management standards, governance, and stage-gate processes. ▪ Proactively manage risks, issues, and change controls to ensure predictable project outcomes. Quality & Compliance ▪ Ensure all project activities meet global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and CSL Quality standards. ▪ Oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure inspection readiness. ▪ Partner with Quality and Validation to maintain a state of compliance throughout project execution. Stakeholder Partnership ▪ Serve as a trusted partner to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Validation, and EHS functions. ▪ Provide clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and financial performance. ▪ Build and manage effective relationships with external partners, including EPC firms, OEMs, and contractors. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS) ▪ Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all project phases, ensuring safety is the top priority in design and execution. ▪ Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and CSL global safety standards. ▪ Integrate safety-by-design principles (e.g., risk assessments, safety work permits) into engineering and project delivery. ▪ Lead contractor safety management, including prequalification, onboarding, and on-site oversight. ▪ Ensure robust incident prevention, reporting, and corrective action processes are in place. ▪ Partner with EHS to ensure safe execution during construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Financial Stewardship ▪ Develop, manage, and forecast capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets in alignment with approved business cases. ▪ Drive disciplined cost management and identify opportunities for efficiency without compromising safety or quality. ▪ Ensure transparency in financial reporting and adherence to CSL's financial control People Leadership & Culture ▪ Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of project engineers and external resources. ▪ Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement consistent with CSL values. ▪ Build organizational capability through mentoring and talent development. Operational Excellence ▪ Champion standardization and continuous improvement in project delivery processes. ▪ Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and reduce variability. ▪ Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS requirements are embedded in all project activities.

Education:

▪ Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) required. ▪ Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred.

Experience:

▪ 10+ years of engineering experience in Biotech, Pharma, or regulated life sciences. ▪ 5+ years of experience leading capital projects in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. ▪ Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional projects. ▪ Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., fractionation, bulk processing, fill/finish, packaging). ▪ Expertise in critical utilities and facilities systems (HVAC, WFI, clean steam, process gases). ▪ Familiarity with automation and control systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA). ▪ Deep understanding of commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) lifecycle. ▪ Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into actionable programs.

Competencies:

▪ Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across functions. ▪ Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex environments. ▪ Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. ▪ Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline. ▪ Financial Acumen & ROI-oriented mindset ▪ Commitment to CSL values, ethical behavior, inclusive teamwork, and modeling a positive, respectful culture. ▪ PMP (Project Management Professional) ▪ Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) ▪ Professional Engineer (PE) license The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $173,000- $205,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. About CSL Behring CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about

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Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ . Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL . You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement . Company CSL is a global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat hemophilia and immune deficiencies, vaccines to prevent influenza, and therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL - including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor - provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 32,000 people. Areas of Expertise We focus and demonstrate global leadership in three distinct areas—rare and serious diseases; influenza vaccines; and iron deficiency and nephrology. Rare & Serious Diseases CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Vaccines As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries. Iron Deficiency & Nephrology With our iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia expertise in heart failure, kidney disease, gastroenterology or inflammatory bowel disease, patient blood management and women's health, we help patients affected by these conditions to live better, healthier lives. Company info Phone 610-878-4000 Location 1020 First Avenue King of Prussia Pennsylvania 19406 United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert