Global Head of Sterile Engineering & Operations

Viatris; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Viatris is seeking a Head of Global Engineering Steriles Operations to provide strategic leadership for engineering, facilities, utilities, projects and capacity expansion across the Steriles network. The role focuses on compliant, reliable, cost-effective operations while supporting growth, audit readiness, and people development.

You will drive CAPEX/OPEX budgets, lead capacity expansion, automation, and plant upgrades, mentor engineering teams, and ensure GMP and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of sterile pharmaceutical facilities, utilities, engineering systems and project management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Knowledge of current sterile pharmaceutical technologies, including isolator filling lines, device assembly lines and plant management best practices.
• Bachelor of Science and Engineering with specialization in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in people and process management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant experience in injectables manufacturing environments is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead engineering, facilities, utilities and capital project activities across all sterile manufacturing locations.
• Top 1 prioritiy will be Quality and Safety assurance across all the engineering related activities, for internal and for external collaborators Drive Lean/Operational Excellence and Digital transformation agenda across the engineering function with a clear goal to optimize performance of our assets (e.g.: OEE) and optimize expenses
• Ensure compliance with GMP, statutory, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Drive standardization of engineering practices, utilities and technical standards across sites.
• Manage CAPEX and engineering OPEX budgets and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead capacity expansion, plant upgrades, automation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing and Projects teams to improve plant performance.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams through coaching, training and succession planning.
• Developing a strong network of Engineering leaders across the site through active career development and rotation across sites.

Connaissances

Sterile facilities engineering

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Project management

Formation

Bachelor of Science and Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical)

Description du poste

Viatris is seeking a Head of Global Engineering Steriles Operations to provide strategic leadership for engineering, facilities, utilities, projects and capacity expansion across the Steriles network. The role focuses on compliant, reliable, cost-effective operations while supporting growth, audit readiness, and people development.

You will drive CAPEX/OPEX budgets, lead capacity expansion, automation, and plant upgrades, mentor engineering teams, and ensure GMP and regulatory compliance across