Job Description
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About the job
Main responsibilities
- Support the Engineering studies to define the scope, pass the scope through funding processes, and lead the procurement and engineering process once the funding has been received.
- Identify appropriate staff for the Engineering project execution.
- Define, together with Purchasing, the best contract model for all key steps from Detail Engineering, Construction & C&Q activities.
- Collaborate strongly with IFF Program teams to manage basic engineering studies with optimized solutions, leveraging Frankfurt process replication while integrating China local rules & codes.
- Collaborate with the Production unit, maintenance, and site engineering to map project co-activity.
- Build an aligned strategy with Program Design team, purchasing, & Engineering to identify best contractors to secure construction down to mechanical completion.
Leadership & Project Management
- Lead selected engineering contractors to deliver project objectives.
- Study & build the project in accordance with EHS, Quality, Business & User requirements with a focus on design-to-cost solutions.
- Implement Project Controls & Planning with appropriate SOPs.
- Implement standard reporting (Monthly Project Report) to manage and communicate on Safety, Cost, Planning & Performance.
- Ensure compliance with Sanofi EHS, Quality standards, and China regulations before execution.
- Strengthen leadership and organizational capabilities within the team, building a high-performance management team.
- Anticipate, identify, and communicate project risks on & across the site.
- Track action plans to manage risk throughout the project and assist site teams during PQ & validation activities before full handover.
About you
Experience/Education:
- Master’s degree in mechanical or Process Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical industries leading Tier 1 projects.
- Experience within Pharmaceutical facility start-up or manufacturing with proven leadership.
Soft and technical skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Biologics process including aseptic technologies.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs & EHS requirements.
- Ability to manage projects in a complex environment achieving significant results.
- Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
- Know-how in integrated C&Q activities for Pharma processes.
- Fluency in German and English; other languages appreciated.