Engineering Director - Sterile Pharma Operations

Viatris; Connacht; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Excellent career progression opportuni

Work-life balance initiatives

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Mylan Teoranta, part of Viatris, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead day-to-day pharmaceutical manufacturing at our Inverin and Casla sites in Galway, Ireland. You will join the site leadership team responsible for culture, strategic planning and ensuring long-term viability of the facility.

Define engineering strategy, oversee large capital projects, drive process development and automation, maintain regulatory compliance (HPRA/FDA/GMP), and develop talent while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering.
• PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing certified preferred
• 15+ years in sterile manufacturing in senior leadership roles
• Regulatory Knowledge: Annex I, US, and EMA GMP regulations with practical audit experience
• Aseptic Process Expertise and contamination control strategies
• Leadership: ability to mentor and develop teams
• Risk assessment & problem solving capabilities
• Communication & collaboration across functions to drive compliance and process improvements

Responsibilities

• Define and implement engineering strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead large-scale capital projects including new facility construction, expansions and equipment upgrades; manage CapEx budgets and external contractors.
• Oversee process development, technology transfer and automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HPRA, FDA, GMP, cGMP, ISO and other global regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain validation/qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality, EHS and Regulatory teams to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to optimize HVAC, cleanrooms, water treatment and aseptic processing systems.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across sites and global operations.
• Develop talent through mentorship and training programs.
• Oversee engineering budgets, cost control and ROI on CapEx.
• Identify and mitigate risks in production, supply chain and facilities.

Job description

Mylan Teoranta, part of Viatris, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead day-to-day pharmaceutical manufacturing at our Inverin and Casla sites in Galway, Ireland. You will join the site leadership team responsible for culture, strategic planning and ensuring long-term viability of the facility.

Define engineering strategy, oversee large capital projects, drive process development and automation, maintain regulatory compliance (HPRA/FDA/GMP), and develop talent while managing budgets and