Group Principal Engineer - Strategy & Standards Lead (Greenfield)

Octapharma France; Lingolsheim; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Octapharma France seeks a Group Principal Engineer to shape engineering strategy for the European production network and drive cross‑site standards. You will oversee major investments, guide Greenfield projects, and ensure compliant, high‑quality engineering solutions across sites.

You will mentor engineers, align technical directions, manage budgets, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while traveling internationally up to 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to drive technical alignment and best practices across sites.
• Willingness to travel internationally (around 30%)

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Technical standards

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Formation

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent

15+ years of broad engineering experience

Description du poste

Octapharma France seeks a Group Principal Engineer to shape engineering strategy for the European production network and drive cross‑site standards. You will oversee major investments, guide Greenfield projects, and ensure compliant, high‑quality engineering solutions across sites.

You will mentor engineers, align technical directions, manage budgets, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while traveling internationally up to 30% of the time.