Principal Architect

Wood is currently seeking a PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT to join our Life Sciences ( Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals ) team to develop life-changing and in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients.

Market Sector

Life Sciences/Pharma Industry

Locations

Chennai /Kolkata, India

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT who is an industry leader in the Life Sciences line of business and will: -

• Provides Process Architecture expertise to the Wood Life Science Line of Business
• Provides Process Architecture technical support to the Wood Architectural and Engineering teams
• Provides planning, programming, feasibility and concept design expertise to our clients

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) with a minimum 15 years’ experience
• Industry Type – Life sciences
• Experience in working with engineering consultancies and EPC companies for design & engineering is desirable.
• Should have good exposure in pharma industry guidelines such ISPE, USFDA, WHO, cGMP
• Working knowledge of the following software packages (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft office & Sketchup)
• Expertise in the following industries is an added advantage.

Bio-Pharmaceutical -Upstream and downstream process

API -Synthetic and Bio Fermentation

Formulation -Oral solid /suspension

Fill Finish /Vaccine facility.

Sterile/non-sterile facility

Clean Utility

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Job Description

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in concept, basic and detail design and project coordination of Architect works on Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, and industrial Projects.
• Should have good experience in site master plan layouts
• Should have hands on experience in developing various pharma facility layouts for API, Formulation, Fill Finish, Vaccines & Warehouses (Raw & FG)
• Should have experience handling of Global projects and fair knowledge in US ,European
• Should be familiar with clean room concepts like men and material flows & aseptic.
• Should be familiar with cGMP and other Pharmaceutical Design guidelines.
• Exceptional knowledge in the design of pharmaceutical and bio-tech manufacturing in line with FDA guidelines and laboratory facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign.
• Expert understanding of building materials and systems, methods of construction and the integration of building services, structure, building core and envelope elements
• May assist in maintaining and developing department master specifications
• Knowledge of building codes, design regulations and standards like NBC, NFA, IS, IBC other local Factory / industrial guidelines.
• Attention to detail and excellent in drawing works.
• Coordination with various stake holders like Client / various internal disciplines like projects / Piping / mechanical / civil / vendors for effective engineering management
• Experience in managing a team of designers working on an area scope. Planning, Monitoring, and checking the quality of the work done by designers.
• Guiding a team of designers in 2D / 3D Architecture, review of 3D model and review of layouts / MTOs extracted from the model.
• Should be able to do cost estimation of Architecture Package.
• Procurement activity for Architecture items covering preparation of enquiry specification, review of quotes and preparation of TR, preparation of order specifications.
• Keep up to date with the latest technological advancements.
• Continue professional development by attendance to in and out of company technical training.
• Strong presentation skills and communication skills to work closely with a collaborative team and all stakeholders during all the stages of the project.
• Candidates must have a creative bent of mind and problem identifying and solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to handle changing priorities and evolving project requirements.