Director, Process Technology & Global CAPEX

BioSpace; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 177,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring is seeking a Process Technology Lead to head the Process Technology site team and oversee CAPEX and OPEX projects. The role coordinates internal and external resource support and ensures GMP-compliant processes and facilities for regulatory approval.

As a senior leader, you will mentor staff, manage cross-site collaboration with global teams, and align projects with CSL’s strategic objectives while driving continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Process Engineering in Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills to influence project professionals and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing, organizing, developing and deploying best practice frameworks, processes, tools and templates in an Operations context.
• 5 years or more experience working within a global matrix organization
• Involvement in cross-functional, multicultural and international teams.
• Ability to work across a range of countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Leads multi-disciplinary project teams through life cycle activities to deliver capacity expansion capabilities to meet global and local strategic requirements.
• Develops Process Automation Strategy for project activities and aligns instrumentation, automation, and alarm strategies with industry standards and Quality by Design.
• Responsible for providing cGMP compliant processes and facilities suitable for FDA and global regulatory approval.
• Oversees project teams responsible for completion of project lifecycle activities through turnover to routine commercial production.
• Oversees generation of regular project reports for senior site management and Global Steering Committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Science

Advanced degree in Engineering/Science or MBA

Job description

CSL Behring is seeking a Process Technology Lead to head the Process Technology site team and oversee CAPEX and OPEX projects. The role coordinates internal and external resource support and ensures GMP-compliant processes and facilities for regulatory approval.

As a senior leader, you will mentor staff, manage cross-site collaboration with global teams, and align projects with CSL’s strategic objectives while driving continuous improvement and staff development.