Global Head of Steriles Engineering & Operations

Viatris

Leinster

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Head of Global Engineering Steriles Operations to provide strategic leadership across sterile manufacturing facilities, utilities, projects and capacity expansion. The role focuses on Quality and Safety, lean and digital transformations, and maintaining audit readiness while ensuring GMP compliance.

The successful candidate will drive capital and operating budgets, standardize engineering practices, and mentor engineering teams across sites.

Qualifications

Deep knowledge of sterile pharmaceutical facilities, utilities and equipment.
Experience in injectables manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
Knowledge of regulatory GMP requirements and quality systems.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering, facilities, utilities and capital project activities across all sterile manufacturing locations.
Prioritize Quality and Safety assurance across engineering activities for internal and external collaborators.
Drive Lean/Operational Excellence and Digital transformation across the engineering function to optimize asset performance and cost.
Ensure compliance with GMP, statutory, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
Drive standardization of engineering practices and technical standards across sites.
Manage CAPEX and engineering OPEX budgets and optimize resource utilization.
Lead capacity expansion, plant upgrades and automation initiatives.
Maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections.
Partner with Quality, Manufacturing and Projects teams to improve plant performance.
Mentor and develop engineering teams and sustain leadership across sites.