Sr Manager/Associate Director, Engineering

Establish KPIs and Tier escalation for Engineering performance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and compliance

Implement industry best practices in maintenance, asset management, and digital systems

Develop long-term infrastructure strategy to support commercial readiness and scale

5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing, with significant experience in engineering and facilities leadership

Proven experience supporting cGMP operations, including biologics or bioconjugation manufacturing environments

Demonstrated leadership of engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams in a regulated environment

Deep understanding of GMP utilities, cleanroom design, and facility operations

Strong experience with capital project execution, including equipment and facility commissioning and qualification

Expertise in CMMS systems, asset lifecycle management, and reliability engineering principles

Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA) related to facilities and engineering systems

Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, driving execution while setting long-term direction

Strong problem-solving capability with a focus on root cause and sustainable solutions

Effective communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership

FLSA : Exempt

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