Job Description
Due to continued growth and investment, our Company is hiring an Associated Director, Process Engineering within Global Engineering Solutions (GES) supporting our Company's Capital Project Portfolio. The Associate Director, based at our Elkton, Virginia site, will support the portfolio of capital projects and initiatives for the Small Molecule Line of Business. The initial assignment for this role will be to support the design and delivery of the Small Molecule Center of Excellence in Elkton, Virginia. This specific role is for support of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) scope of the capital project.
The Associate Director will participate in a high performing team as a Process Lead and will be responsible for implementation of capital project scope and technical studies that support our Company's business objectives. Reporting to a Technology Director, the Associate Director will lead capital project Process Engineering deliverables ranging from early concept activities, to process design and specification, and on through commissioning & qualification, process implementation & realization of the solution. The Associate Director also leads studies, applies Lean methods, and provides consulting to ongoing projects and existing business operations.
The Associate Director will exhibit advanced leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and provide guidance to assigned engineers. Successful performance requires advance technical knowledge in own field, knowledge in a variety of other areas including new products, processes, systems and facilities, and imaginative and innovative approaches to new and diverse problems.
The Associate Director is expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise. With a large volume and variety of capital project work in GES, this position will also afford future opportunities to be exposed to multiple business areas, which may include Large Molecule Biologics/Vaccines/Sterile both for Human Health and Animal Health, with a focus on potential future potent products and associated facilities, containment technologies, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for development of project scope, front-end planning, and providing innovative designs & solutions that meet business objectives
Provides technical guidance during project, assesses viability of technology in proposed configuration, verifies adherence to our Company's standards and practices, and ensures deliverables are technically sound
Leads preliminary designs, including P&ID development, PHA facilitation
Leads design of process equipment, including collaboration with Engineering Firms, Equipment Suppliers, and leads Factory Acceptance Testing as required
Provides leadership during project implementation, including Commissioning & Qualification
Collaborates with other Integrated Project Team members from our Company (e.g., Operations, Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation, and Safety)
Directs the work of Engineering Firms and supplier/vendors to progress project related deliverables
Participate in the development and review of engineering guidelines, standards, safety/environmental policies, and change requests
Experience
Minimum 8 years Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering, technology, and/or manufacturing role
Advanced understanding of standard unit operations for API manufacturing, with unit operation design, startup, and/or operation preferred
Experience in containment technologies, electrically classified environments, and design/implementation approaches
Experience in containment technologies, electrically classified environments, and design/implementation approaches
Experience with equipment life cycle approach and Capital Management stage gate process
Skills
Creative, innovative, thinks outside of the box, self-motivated, applies problem-solving skills, and solid base in engineering fundamentals and equipment troubleshooting
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills. Ability to get results in a cross functional environment and ability to effectively collaborate with and influence partners.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Project/Time Management skills which deliver on-time and quality work
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or applicable Science
Percent of travel
Up to 50% for projects assignments outside of primary location. Travel and flexibility in project assignment location is required; assignments may require short term travel assignments. For the initial assignment, travel will be expected to support the design efforts and may include both domestic and international travel.
Required Skills:
Accountability, Adaptability, Capital Project Management, Communication, Decision Making, Drug Product Manufacturing, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory CompliancePreferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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