Mgr, Engineering-Facilities Utility

• Thorough mechanical and chemical engineering knowledge as it applies to general facility systems and equipment, and drug product facility systems and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of computer systems operation and software.
• In-depth knowledge of CGMP, OSHA, EPA and FDA facility requirements and regulations.
• General knowledge of chemistry, statistics, facility design, cost estimation, process control and process scale-up.
• General knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and equipment validations.
• Ability to specify and size equipment systems and process equipment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• "Hands-on" ability to troubleshoot and install equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain facility/utility equipment and processes.
• Excellent people skills to supervise personnel and interact with other facility and research groups.
• Excellent writing skills to prepare engineering and validation protocols, facility reports, summary documents, equipment specifications and SOPS.
• In-depth knowledge of internal change control and documentation control.
• Assists Department to maintain effective operations. Leads the development of area goals and objectives. Manages implementation of goals and objectives as related to area. Works closely with team, customers and Finance liaison in development of cost estimates; preparation of capital and expense budgets as related to area. Monitors variances to financial, operating budgets and reports in timely manner. Reviews and approves requisitions at approved level. Provides timely, written and oral presentation to management of ongoing operating conditions, achievement of area goals and objectives, and variances versus administrative budgets/forecasts. Supports in managing departmental programs. Leads the development and implementation of performance measures and metrics throughout the area to measure success and to clarify expectations in all aspects of area operations. Supports during inspections by FDA and other agencies and coordinates related. Leads recruiting, interviewing, and selection of qualified candidates for open area positions.
• Leads the development of area goals and objectives. Manages implementation of goals and objectives as related to area.
• Works closely with team, customers and Finance liaison in development of cost estimates; preparation of capital and expense budgets as related to area. Monitors variances to financial, operating budgets and reports in timely manner. Reviews and approves requisitions at approved level.
• Provides timely, written and oral presentation to management of ongoing operating conditions, achievement of area goals and objectives, and variances versus administrative budgets/forecasts.
• Supports in managing departmental programs. Leads the development and implementation of performance measures and metrics throughout the area to measure success and to clarify expectations in all aspects of area operations.
• Supports during inspections by FDA and other agencies and coordinates related.
• Leads recruiting, interviewing, and selection of qualified candidates for open area positions.

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Communication skills with technical professionals
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Positive management attitude.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a broad range of personnel to perform at a high level.
• Ability to react quickly to understand and solve problems.
• Fosters collaborative relationships within and across groups through influence and negotiation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Skills and knowledge in Project Management

• BS in Engineering required

• Minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical production experience, to include six years related supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to motivate exempt and non-exempt employees and demonstrated management skills, (i.e., business knowledge, leadership, communication, ability to analyze technical issues, conflict resolution). Thorough knowledge of cGMPs.
• Experience in machine design, computer systems and instrumentation, validations, electrical power, and facility design and construction required.
• Experience in the above plus cost analysis and pharmaceutical manufacturing validation experience preferred.

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Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders.

A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases.

We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations.

In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.

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