Senior Manager – Utilities | Pharmaceutical Formulations (OSD)

StrainX Biotech; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research Limited invites a Senior Manager – Utilities to lead the Utilities function at our Pharmaceutical Formulations (OSD) facility in Ambernath. The role demands strong expertise in utility operations, maintenance, project execution, regulatory compliance and team leadership.

You will oversee boiler, steam, PW/WFI, nitrogen, compressed air, HVAC, DG sets, ETP/WTP, fire protection and other utilities, driving GMP-compliant operations and audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling utility operations and preventive/breakdown maintenance.
• Exposure to utility-related projects, installations, commissioning and qualification.
• Ability to lead engineers and technicians and manage teams.
• Hands-on experience in regulatory audits and inspections (USFDA / MHRA / WHO, etc.).
• Strong GMP understanding, utility validation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Boiler & Steam Generation Systems and related utilities.
• Manage Chiller, Cooling Tower, PW/WFI systems and gas/air utilities.
• Lead HVAC, AHU, DG sets and power distribution operations.
• Supervise ETP/WTP, effluent treatment and water handling.
• Ensure Fire Protection and Building Utility systems operate reliably.
• Drive preventive maintenance, timely repairs and project executions.
• Coordinate regulatory readiness and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Utilities leadership

Maintenance planning

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

We're Hiring | Senior Manager – Utilities | Pharmaceutical Formulations (OSD)

Rubicon Research Limited is looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Manager – Utilities to lead the Utilities function at our Pharmaceutical Formulations (OSD) manufacturing facility in Ambernath. We are seeking a dynamic professional with strong expertise in utility operations, maintenance, project execution, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Expertise

• Boiler & Steam Generation Systems
• Chiller & Cooling Tower Systems
• Purified Water (PW) & Water for Injection (WFI) Systems, wherever applicable
• Nitrogen Generation Plant & Compressed Air Systems
• HVAC Systems & Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• DG Sets & Power Distribution Systems
• Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
• Fire Protection & Building Utility Systems

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in handling utility operations, preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Strong exposure to utility-related projects, installations, commissioning, and qualification.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians.
• Hands-on experience in regulatory audits and inspections (USFDA / MHRA / WHO, etc.).
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, utility validation, qualification, and documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

We are keen to connect with experienced Utilities professionals from the Pharmaceutical Formulations (OSD) industry who are ready to take up a leadership opportunity.

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