Asc Director, Process Engineering

Our client, a major player in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals is growing their global engineering function with a major expansion based out of Ireland.
With this they are looking for experienced process engineering professionals to join their team.
The Associate Director in Global Engineering Solutions is responsible for implementation of capital projects (Process Lead) and studies that support business objectives. Reporting to a Technology Director, the candidate leads capital project Process Engineering activities ranging from early pre-charter activities through execution and close-out utilizing the Capital Management stage gate process with varying degrees of responsibility. The Associate Director collaborates with other Integrated Project Team members (plant operations personnel, outside contractors) and is able to direct the work of suppliers in preparation of project related deliverables. The candidate also leads studies, applies Lean methods, and provides consulting to ongoing projects and existing business operations.

The Associate Director will primarily support the Large Molecule Biologics/Vaccines/Sterile lines of business with opportunity to be exposed to multiple business areas, and is expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise.
The Associate Director will exhibit advanced leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, is expected to develop and maintain technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise, and provides guidance to assigned engineers. Successful performance requires advanced 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 resolving new and diverse problems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for development of project scope, front-end planning, evaluation of alternative solutions and preliminary designs for manufacturing facilities
• Provides technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology in proposed configuration, adherence to company standards and practices
• Preliminary designs, including P&ID development and HAZOP facilitation
• Leads or supports commissioning and qualification activities
• Participate in the development and review of engineering guidelines, standards, safety/environmental policies, and change request.
Note the initial project assignment for this position will be in support of an expansion project at an exiting Irish site.
During this project, percent of travel is expected to be approx. 25% to engineering firm offices and/or vendor workshops, with potential greater travel if home location other than project location.
After this initial assignment, travel and flexibility in future project assignment location is required. Assignments may require some routine travel or short term assignments.
Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Engineering or applicable Science
• Minimum 7 years Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering and/or manufacturing in vaccines or biologics
• Advanced understanding of hygienic, CIP, SIP design and unit operations specific to aseptic processing. Knowledge of biologic manufacturing is benficial.
• 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 has 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

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