Senior Engineering & Reliability Leader (Biopharma Ops)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Shanbally site in Cork is seeking a Senior Manager – Engineering and Reliability to lead maintenance, asset lifecycle management and calibration programmes. The role drives equipment uptime, reliability and safety, coordinating with global teams on capital projects and asset strategy.

The position supports Drug Substance Manufacturing, packaging, QC labs and utilities, requiring deep biopharma experience and strong leadership in reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership in maintenance and reliability programs.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management and calibration programs.
• Experience with cGMP regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead ALM program and align capital plans with policy and global partners.
• Oversee calibration of GMP, safety and environmental instrumentation.
• Manage spare parts, consumables and the CMMS system.
• Drive asset resiliency and reliability improvements across the site.
• Collaborate with global functions on capital projects for Shanbally.

Skills

Asset Lifecycle Management

Maintenance leadership

Reliability engineering

CMMS

Education

Relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS

Electrical infrastructure

Biotech facility design

Job description

BioMarin Shanbally site in Cork is seeking a Senior Manager – Engineering and Reliability to lead maintenance, asset lifecycle management and calibration programmes. The role drives equipment uptime, reliability and safety, coordinating with global teams on capital projects and asset strategy.

The position supports Drug Substance Manufacturing, packaging, QC labs and utilities, requiring deep biopharma experience and strong leadership in reliability engineering.