Global Principal Engineer – Strategy, Standards & Growth

Octapharma France; Lingolsheim; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Travel opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Octapharma France is seeking a Group Principal Engineer to shape the engineering strategy for Greenfield developments across the group. You will set technical standards, advise senior stakeholders, and lead cross-site teams to deliver compliant, innovative engineering solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma engineering, strong GMP knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally (~30%). You will oversee major investments and ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes across sites

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of broad engineering experience 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 judgment with the ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to drive technical alignment and best practices across sites.
• Willingness to travel internationally (around 30%).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Octapharma France is seeking a Group Principal Engineer to shape the engineering strategy for Greenfield developments across the group. You will set technical standards, advise senior stakeholders, and lead cross-site teams to deliver compliant, innovative engineering solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma engineering, strong GMP knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally (~30%). You will oversee major investments and ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes across sites