Group Principal Engineer – Strategy & Standards (Pharma)

Octapharma Austria; Wien; Presencial; EUR 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Octapharma Austria in Vienna seeks a Group Principal Engineer to shape the engineering strategy across our European sites. You will provide technical direction, define standards, and support major investment decisions to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

The role is based in Vienna with potential collaboration across Springe, Stockholm, Lingolsheim and other sites; travel ~30% is expected. You will mentor engineers and drive cross-site standardization while ensuring GMP and safety

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of broad engineering experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Recognized technical expertise in complex engineering solutions and new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Proven ability to shape engineering strategies and define technical standards.
• Strong business judgement with the ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Shape and lead the engineering strategy for Greenfield developments, translating business requirements into engineering priorities.
• Review and challenge major investment plans, with a focus on Greenfield developments and business continuity risks.
• Define engineering standards and requirements for development projects.
• Act as a technical advisor across the organization within the area of expertise.
• Evaluate new technologies, methodologies and engineering approaches for potential improvements.
• Provide technical direction to teams involved in Greenfield developments and mentor junior engineers.
• Drive technical standardization across production lines to enable cross-site learning and training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
• Oversee the budget within the area of responsibility, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Conhecimentos

Engineering strategy

GMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Master’s degree in engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Octapharma Austria in Vienna seeks a Group Principal Engineer to shape the engineering strategy across our European sites. You will provide technical direction, define standards, and support major investment decisions to ensure compliant, efficient solutions.

The role is based in Vienna with potential collaboration across Springe, Stockholm, Lingolsheim and other sites; travel ~30% is expected. You will mentor engineers and drive cross-site standardization while ensuring GMP and safety