Associate Director, Engineering Support

Fujifilm; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC, seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Engineering Initiatives. The role partners with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans, coordinate cross-functional execution, and drive process improvements for ramp-up and operational excellence.

You will lead complex initiatives, mentor stakeholders, monitor industry trends, and ensure alignment with site and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering with 8+ years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience
• 4+ years of experience managing, leading, and developing people
• Experience mentoring other leaders (managers/supervisors)
• Experience working in a changing, project-driven organization
• Experience in a CGMP facility or working with FDA regulations

Responsibilities

• Supports development and leads execution of strategic engineering projects aligned with company objectives to ensure ramp-up of facility and operational excellence
• Identifies opportunities and implements process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering initiatives across the organization
• Provides day-to-day leadership and mentorship to stakeholders to meet objectives on time, within scope and budget
• Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies for recommendations to strategic plans
• Prepares and delivers clear communications on project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes to leadership
• Drives adherence to project plans and timelines with mitigation proposals
• Optimizes tasks and workload for FUJIFILM team members and consultants
• Evaluates team performance and partners with People & Culture to recruit and retain talent

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering

Master’s degree in life sciences or engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As the Associate Director, Strategic Engineering Initiatives, this role partners closely with the Vice President and senior leaders withinEngineering to coordinate and execute strategic projects and initiatives that enable the organization to start up and ramp operations in linewith site and client commitments. This role contributes to shaping the department’s priorities by translating strategy into actionable plans,coordinating cross-functional execution, and driving process improvements. The Associate Director leads complex initiatives, influencesacross teams, supports a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Supports the development and leads the execution of strategic engineering projects aligned with company objectives to ensuresuccessful ramp-up of facility and operational excellence
• Identifies opportunities and implements process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity and efficiency whileengaging employees throughout the transformation journey
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate engineering initiatives across the organization
• Provides day-to-day leadership and mentorship to stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and dedication to ensure objectivesare met on time, within scope and budget
• Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies for recommendations to strategic plans for maintaining a competitive advantage
• Prepares and delivers clear, effective, and routine communications on project(s) status, risks, decisions, and outcomes to leadershipand stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
• Drives adherence to project plans, strategies, and timeline ensuring successful execution and escalating risks with mitigation proposals,as needed
• Optimizes tasks and overall workload for FUJIFILM team members and consultants, assembling project teams that effectively leverageand challenge skills while promoting development and organizational efficiency
• Evaluates team performance, develops and implements measures to improve productivity and engagement, and partners with People& Culture to recruit and retain talent
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to drive core team culture priorities (e.g., safety, GEMBA, leadership principles, cost-consciousness) into the way of working
• Demonstrated ability to hire and develop talent to build a high performing team
• Build trust and collaborate cross-functionally, including globally to resolve issues and priorities, and adapt communication style to differing audiences
• Ability to institutionalize effective 1:1s ensuring quality coaching, delivering actionable feedback, and utilizing team health andengagement to drive improvement
• Ability to effectively present complex information to others
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and processes
• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in response to uncertainty or changes within an organization
• Effective communication, both written and oral with the ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise ondifficult matters
• Ability to execute within a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering related fieldwith 8+ years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree in life sciences or engineering with 6+ years ofrelated experience
• 4+ years of experience managing, leading, and developingpeople
• Demonstrated experience mentoring other leaders(managers/supervisors)
• Experience working in a changing, project-driven organization
• Experience in a CGMP facility or working with FDA regulations.

Preferred Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in biotech/pharma manufacturingoperations
• Experience leading capital projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDSWill work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X YesWill work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No YesAbility to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. No X YesWORKING ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X YesAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. X No YesAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No YesAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWill work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No YesWill work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No YesWill work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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