Head of Engineering Pharma

Pacific International Executive Search; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health product organization in Lisburn is seeking a Director of Engineering. This leadership role entails overseeing engineering and maintenance operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Engineering and significant experience in engineering management with comprehensive knowledge of pharma engineering systems. The position offers a chance to influence significant operations in the health sector while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering management or 10+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining production facilities.
• Experience with capital projects, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and maintenance operations across multiple sites.
• Oversee capital projects, budgets, and process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain high safety and quality.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)

Tools

HVAC

WFI

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Pacific International Recruitment is an exclusive recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of experience in placing specialists and executives. With our headquarters in London and additional locations in Düsseldorf and Philadelphia, we provide targeted support to our clients and candidates across EMEA, APAC, and the USA.

Our client is a well-established global organisation in the health sector. With a strong international presence, the company focuses on developing high-quality health products while maintaining rigorous standards of compliance, safety, and reliability.

As the Director of Engineering in Pharma you will lead and shape engineering and maintenance operations across multiple sites, driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, implement process enhancements, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and compliance. In this role, you will influence cross-functional priorities, optimise performance, and deliver measurable impact across complex, global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and maintenance operations across multiple sites.
• Oversee capital projects, budgets, and process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain high safety and quality.
• Develop and coach engineering teams, mentor leaders, and build technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage asset systems, business continuity, and risk mitigation plans.

Your Profile

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
• 5+ years in engineering management or 10+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining production facilities.
• Knowledge of pharma engineering systems (HVAC, WFI, SCADA, CMMS).
• Experience with capital projects, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable : Lean Six Sigma, Chartered Engineer, or sustainability experience.
• Fluent English skills

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply with your English CV or contact [e-mail].

About Pacific International Executive Search

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

PACIFIC DIVERSITY STATEMENT

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.