Site Engineering Leader

What You Will Achieve

Site Leadership and Strategy

• Senior member of the Site Leadership Team; in collaboration with other senior leadership team members, responsible for identifying site goals and programs that support critical business outcomes and align with Network strategies.
• Responsible to define programs and identify site resources to deliver both short- and long-term site initiatives and goals.
• Partner with PGE leaders to advance network strategies (strategic capital investment, Environmental/Sustainability programs), lead implementation at the site level, and provide key performance and program updates at the monthly Tier Site Performance Review meetings.
• Responsible for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementing action plans to address gaps in performance outcomes.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment that promotes Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy, colleague engagement.

Site Engineering Lead

• Manage project execution from design (concept, preliminary and detailed), selection and award of design & construction contracts, construction, commissioning & verification, and supporting operational readiness to Operations handover and project close out.
• Responsibilities vary from project to project and include being the project director and providing support to project leads on projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Responsible for establishing the project governance structures, communications plan, and establishing effective and efficient working relationships with the end user and stakeholders.
• Management of project costs, from initial estimates to delivery of projects within budget.
• Ensure project costs are managed and forecasted, with the standard project controls implemented.
• Create site strategic plan to meet corporate Sustainability commitments and work with site leadership to create and implement accompanying action plans.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success.
• Manage Site Maintenance and Calibration Team; responsible for Equipment Reliability programs and for establishing and meeting annual departmental budget.
• Directly manage Site Automation Team; responsible for system-wide compliance, ensuring Data Integrity and Cybersecurity standards are met.
• Ensure appropriate resources are in place to provide day-to-day automation technical support.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6+ years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with more than 5+ years of experience; OR a Ph.D. with 1+ years of experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including experience in a leadership role at a manufacturing site.
• Proven history of effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and a commitment to mutual accountability, with a track record of talent development and succession planning.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, public relations and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of GMP regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate in the resolution of technical challenges, as well as demonstrated analytical and business skills (financial acumen).

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in ERP systems, their interfaces, and databases
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Physical Demands: Frequent time in the manufacturing area around equipment with moving parts, stair climbing, roof access. Work Environment: Office environment, with frequent time in manufacturing.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

Colleague must be willing to work off-hours when project or production demands require it. Minimal travel requirements.