CapEx Talent & Project Solutions
Delivering Specialized Talent
Across the Full Capital Project Lifecycle
From facility expansions and manufacturing line installations to greenfield facilities and digital transformation initiatives, Planet Pharma delivers the specialized talent and project expertise needed to execute complex capital programs safely, efficiently, and inspection ready.
Our experts support every phase of the project lifecycle, helping life sciences organizations accelerate timelines, manage risk, and bring new capabilities online with confidence.
Capital Project Lifecycle Support
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Supporting Every Phase of capital project delivery
- Strategy & Planning
- Design & Engineering
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Construction & Execution
- Commissioning, Qualification & Validation
- Operations Readiness & Go-Live
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Strategy & Planning
Strategy & Planning
Providing leadership and planning expertise to establish a strong foundation for successful project execution.
Roles Include
- Capital Projects Directors
- Program Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Owner's Representatives
- Facilities Directors
Support Includes
- Capital planning
- Budget development
- Project chartering
- Scope definition
- Risk planning
- Program governance
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Design & Engineering
Design & Engineering
Supporting the technical design and planning activities that drive facility and manufacturing project success.
Roles Include
- Process Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Facilities Engineers
Support Includes
- Facility design coordination
- Process design
- Utility system design
- Equipment specification
- Automation strategy
- Engineering oversight
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Procurement & Vendor Management
Procurement & Vendor Management
Helping organizations manage equipment sourcing, vendor performance, and critical project deliverables.
Roles Include
- Project Engineers
- Procurement Managers
- Package Owners
- Equipment Specialists
Support Includes
- Equipment procurement
- Vendor qualification
- FAT coordination
- Delivery management
- Contract administration
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Construction & Execution
Construction & Execution
Providing onsite leadership and field support throughout project execution.
Roles Include
- Construction Managers
- Field Engineers
- Superintendents
- MEP Engineers
- QA/QC Leads
Support Includes
- Site execution
- Contractor coordination
- Construction oversight
- Safety management
- Readiness planning
- Turnover preparation
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Commissioning, Qualification & Validation
Commissioning, Qualification & Validation
Ensuring facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems are operationally and regulatorily ready.
Roles Include
- CQV Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Commissioning Leads
- FAT/SAT Coordinators
Support Includes
- Commissioning activities
- IQ/OQ/PQ execution
- Utility qualification
- Equipment qualification
- GMP turnover
- Validation reporting
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Operations Readiness & Go-Live
Operational Readiness & Go-Live
Helping organizations transition from project completion to successful operations.
Roles Include
- Startup Leads
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Facilities Engineers
- Compliance Specialists
Support Includes
- Handover Readiness
- SOP Implementation
- Training Coordination
- Inspection Preparation
- Manufacturing Startup
- Operational Readiness Planning
Common Capital Project Drivers Include:
- Expanding manufacturing capacity and throughput
- Building new GMP manufacturing facilities
- Supporting biologics, cell & gene therapy, and advanced therapeutics
- Modernizing aging facilities and utility infrastructure
- Implementing automation and digital manufacturing technologies
- Increasing operational efficiency and productivity
- Enhancing compliance, quality, and inspection readiness
- Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and facility integrations
- Introducing new products, production lines, and equipment
- Strengthening supply chain resilience
The Challenge
Capital projects require more than
project management.
Successful delivery depends on specialized expertise across engineering, construction, automation, validation, quality, manufacturing, and operational readiness. Teams must navigate technical complexity, GMP requirements, changing project demands, and aggressive timelines while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
Planet Pharma provides experienced consultants, project leaders, and technical SMEs who integrate directly with client teams to support capital programs from concept through commercial operations.
Industries We Support
Planet Pharma supports capital programs across
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Biologics
- Cell & Gene Therapy
- Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Vaccine Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Diagnostics
- Combination Products
- CDMOs
- API Manufacturing
Areas of Capital Project Support
Research & Development (R&D) Recruitment
We identify top-tier professionals for medical device R&D, including:
- R&D Engineers
- Product Designers
- Biomedical Engineers
- Scientists
- Clinical Operations Professionals
Our recruiters understand the specialized skill sets required in medical device development, ensuring our clients gain access to candidates with the technical expertise and innovation mindset needed to drive breakthroughs in patient care.
Medical Device Manufacturing Recruitment
We support medical device companies by recruiting top talent for manufacturing roles, such as:
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Process Improvement Engineers
Our recruiters recognize the unique challenges of medical device manufacturing, ensuring companies secure professionals with the technical and regulatory expertise to scale production while maintaining product quality and compliance.
Regulatory Support and MDR Compliance
Planet Pharma provides recruitment solutions for regulatory affairs and MDR compliance experts, helping medical device companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes. We source professionals skilled in:
- Regulatory Submissions
- Compliance with European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Quality & Risk Management
- FDA and International Regulatory Processes
With our global network of regulatory specialists, we connect organizations with the talent needed to streamline approvals and maintain compliance.
Engineering Services Talent Acquisition
We place specialized engineering professionals in medical device companies, including:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Software Engineers
- Systems Engineers
Our recruitment experts understand the technical complexities of medical device engineering, ensuring that clients receive candidates with the expertise to design, develop, and test medical devices that meet regulatory and industry standards.
Quality Assurance & Validation Recruitment
We specialize in recruiting professionals who support quality management and validation processes, including:
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Validation Engineers
- Compliance Experts
- Process Validation Specialists
With a focus on compliance and risk management, our recruiters identify candidates who can implement robust quality systems to ensure product safety and regulatory adherence.
- Facility Expansion & Modernization
- Greenfield & Brownfield Projects
- Equipment & Manufacturing Technology Programs
- Digital Manufacturing & Automation Programs
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Facility Expansion & Modernization
Facility Expansion & Modernization
Supporting facility upgrades and expansions that improve manufacturing capacity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Project Experience Includes
- Manufacturing suite expansions
- Laboratory renovations
- Cleanroom construction
- Utility upgrades
- Warehouse expansions
- Facility modernization initiatives
- Site infrastructure improvements
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Greenfield & Brownfield Projects
Greenfield & Brownfield Projects
Providing project teams for both new construction and operational facility upgrades.
Greenfield Projects
- New manufacturing facilities
- Cell & gene therapy facilities
- Biologics manufacturing facilities
- Research and development campuses
- Complete site development programs
Brownfield Projects
- Facility retrofits
- Capacity expansions
- Equipment replacements
- Utility infrastructure upgrades
- Production line modifications
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Equipment & Manufacturing Technology Programs
Equipment & Manufacturing Technology Programs
Helping organizations deploy and integrate critical manufacturing equipment and production technologies.
Project Experience Include
- Filling lines
- Packaging equipment
- Single-use technologies
- Bioreactors
- Purification systems
- Inspection systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Process automation platforms
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Digital Manufacturing & Automation Programs
Digital Manufacturing & Automation Programs
Supporting digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance data visibility, strengthen compliance, and enable scalable manufacturing operations across GMP environments.
Project Experience Include
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations
- Process automation and control system upgrades
- SCADA and DeltaV platform deployments
- PLC modernization initiatives
- Electronic Batch Record (EBR) implementation
- Data integrity and digital quality programs
- Industrial IoT and connected manufacturing solutions
- IT/OT integration projects
- Manufacturing analytics and operational intelligence platforms
- Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) initiatives
Why Leading Life Sciences Organizations Choose Planet Pharma
Built for Regulated Life Sciences
Our team understands GMP manufacturing, validation, quality systems, FDA expectations, and global regulatory requirements.
Owner-Side Mindset
We align with our clients' objectives, helping manage schedule, budget, quality, compliance, and operational readiness.
End-to-End Capability
We support projects from concept and planning through commissioning, validation, handover, and commercial operations.
Specialized Talent Network
Our network includes experienced professionals with direct pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and advanced therapy capital project experience.
Embedded, Not Transactional
Our professionals integrate directly into client teams, working alongside stakeholders to drive project execution and outcomes.
Representative Capital Project Talent We Deliver
Program Leadership
- Capital Projects Directors
- Program Directors
- Program Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Engineering Directors
Project Management
- Project Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Construction Project Managers
- Facilities Project Managers
- Owner's Representatives
Engineering
- Process Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Controls Engineers
- Facilities Engineers
- Utilities Engineers
Construction
- Construction Managers
- Superintendents
- Site Managers
- Field Engineers
- MEP Project Engineers
- Construction QA/QC Leads
CQV
- Commissioning Engineers
- Qualification Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- CQV Leads
- CSV Specialists
- CSA Specialists
Project Controls
- Cost Engineers
- Schedulers
- Project Controls Managers
- Risk Managers
- Change Control Specialists
Program Leadership
- Capital Projects Directors
- Program Directors
- Program Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Engineering Directors
Project Management
- Project Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Construction Project Managers
- Facilities Project Managers
- Owner's Representatives
Engineering
- Process Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Controls Engineers
- Facilities Engineers
- Utilities Engineers
Construction
- Construction Managers
- Superintendents
- Site Managers
- Field Engineers
- MEP Project Engineers
- Construction QA/QC Leads
CQV
- Commissioning Engineers
- Qualification Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- CQV Leads
- CSV Specialists
- CSA Specialists
Project Controls
- Cost Engineers
- Schedulers
- Project Controls Managers
- Risk Managers
- Change Control Specialists
Execute Capital Projects with Confidence
Whether you're expanding an existing manufacturing facility, launching a new production site, implementing automation, or executing a multi-year capital investment, Planet Pharma delivers the specialized talent needed to keep projects on schedule, compliant, and inspection ready.
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