Global Head of Engineering and HSE

JR Italy; Veneto; Remoto; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Global Head of Engineering to drive strategic engineering initiatives and oversee operational excellence. The role requires defining global engineering strategies, fostering safety culture, and leading innovation in Industry 4.0 technologies. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to sustainability. This position allows for a European location with frequent travel.

Mansioni

• Define and execute a unified global engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive standardization across processes, technologies, and best practices globally.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Product Supply Leadership Team.

Descrizione del lavoro

Norman Broadbent PLC, a leader in executive search, is delighted to be partnering with a leading pharmaceutical business on the appointment of a Global Head of Engineering & HSE.

The company has a Pan-European Platform developing, manufacturing, and providing high-quality and affordable medicines to more than 100 million people in Europe. With four wholly owned manufacturing sites and a broad network of external manufacturing partners, the company ensures supply security and offers solutions in key therapeutic areas such as Cardiology & Circulation, Diabetes, Oncology, Respiratory, CNS, and is focused on expanding its self-care portfolio. The company is privately owned, delivering sustainable double-digit growth, with an ambitious plan for further strong organic and inorganic growth across Europe.

The Global Head of Engineering is responsible for executing strategies and engineering activities aligned with Product Supply business objectives. This role is a key member of the Product Supply Leadership Team, contributing to strategic direction and operational excellence.

While headquartered in Central Europe, the incumbent is not required to be based there but should be located in a European country with the ability to travel frequently.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a unified global engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive standardization across processes, technologies, and best practices globally.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Product Supply Leadership Team.
• Integrate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) into all engineering activities.
• Ensure global compliance with HSE standards and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, risk reduction, and environmental responsibility.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee engineering performance in CAPEX, asset lifecycle, supply reliability, maintenance, and automation.
• Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment meet safety, compliance, and efficiency standards.
• Lead the delivery of multiyear CAPEX plans and major global projects.

Innovation and Technology

• Champion the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced automation.
• Drive innovation to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

People Development

• Build and lead high-performing global engineering teams.
• Implement career development plans and foster technical and leadership growth.
• Ensure availability of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for global support.

Sustainability and Value Creation

• Optimize engineering resources for cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust site master and recapitalization plans.

Risk Management and Resilience

• Identify and mitigate engineering-related risks to ensure business continuity.
• Establish contingency plans to maintain operational reliability.