Head of Global Engineering, Steriles Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction for engineering, facilities, utilities, projects, and capacity expansion within the Steriles (Injectables and respiratory) network.

• Ensure operations are compliant, reliable, and cost-effective while fostering growth, operational excellence, audit readiness, and personnel development.

• Oversee engineering, facilities, utilities, and capital project initiatives across all sterile manufacturing sites.

• Guarantee quality and safety assurance in all engineering-related activities for both internal and external collaborators.

• Champion Lean/Operational Excellence and digital transformation within the engineering function.

• Enhance asset performance, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), while optimizing costs.

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), statutory and regulatory standards, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Promote the standardization of engineering practices, utilities, and technical standards across all sites.

• Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and engineering Operating Expenditure (OPEX) budgets while optimizing resource allocation.

• Lead initiatives for capacity expansion, plant upgrades, automation, and operational enhancements.

• Maintain readiness for audits and assist with regulatory inspections.

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Projects teams to enhance plant performance.

• Mentor and cultivate engineering teams through coaching, training, and succession planning.

• Build a robust network of Engineering leaders through career development and site rotations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of sterile pharmaceutical facilities, utilities, engineering systems, and project management.

• Strong abilities in leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.

• Familiarity with current sterile pharmaceutical technologies, including isolator filling lines, device assembly lines, and best practices in plant management.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in managing people and processes within the pharmaceutical sector.

• Substantial experience in injectables manufacturing environments is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries

• Comprehensive benefits

• Inclusive working environment

• Equal opportunity employment