Mgr, Engineering-Facilities Utility

Alkermes; United States; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Alkermes is seeking an engineering leader to supervise internal engineering resources and contract services to ensure safe, compliant operations of site facilities, utilities and equipment.

The role focuses on directing activities to meet business objectives, improving processes, and maintaining strong regulatory alignment across FDA, EPA and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years pharmaceutical production experience.
• At least 6 years supervising exempt/non-exempt staff.
• Experience with machine design, instrumentation, validations and facility design.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (FDA, MHRA, OSHA, EPA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering department resources are responsive to site needs.
• Develop and implement process and reliability improvement projects.
• Oversee relationships with vendors and engineering service providers.
• Apply good project management practices within the department.
• Assist maintenance and manufacturing with systems operation and preventive maintenance.
• Engage with customers to ensure high level of service.
• Develop staff with training and cross training to meet objectives.
• Provide coaching to develop personnel capabilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and write/approve SOPs and specs.
• Monitor facility/utility robustness and manage system improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical & chemical engineering

Electrical, electronic & instrument

CGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA knowledge

Project management

Leadership & supervision

Vendor management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Engineering leadership position for degreed Engineer/Manager with experience in pharmaceutical operations and knowledge of facility equipment/utilities. Position has responsibility for supervising/directing internal engineering resources, as well as contract service providers, to ensure business objectives are met and site facilities, utilities and equipment meet business requirements in a safe and compliant manner.

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

Education

• BS in Engineering required

Exeperience

• Minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical production experience, to include six years related supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to motivate exempt and non-exempt employees and demonstrated management skills, (i.e., business knowledge, leadership, communication, ability to analyze technical issues, conflict resolution). Thorough knowledge of cGMPs.
• Experience in machine design, computer systems and instrumentation, validations, electrical power, and facility design and construction required.
• Experience in the above plus cost analysis and pharmaceutical manufacturing validation experience preferred.

• Ensure engineering department resources are responsive and effective in meeting the tactical and strategic needs of the site.
• Development and implementation of process and reliability improvement projects.
• Provide oversight to relationships with key vendors, A&E firms and engineering service providers.
• Ensure good project management practices are applied within department.
• Assist maintenance and manufacturing with systems operation, preventive maintenance, and specification and procurement of replacement equipment, spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Engage with customers to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Ensure interdepartmental teamwork to meet site objectives.
• Develop staff with technological understanding, cross training and problem-solving techniques, to meet new business objectives and maximize team flexibility/capability.
• Provide coaching/feedback to develop/enhance personnel capabilities.
• Set and communicate clear standards/expectations of performance within the group.
• Remain current on industry and engineering standards and trends.
• Ensure that activities meet all regulatory standards. (e.g. FDA, MHRA, OSHA, EPA)
• Monitor facility/utility overall operational robustness. Identify, develop scope and estimates, and manage projects to completion for system improvements and operational excellence (OE) activities.
• Assist MFG, RS and ES groups with deviations/investigations.
• Oversee the development of Standard Operating Procedures for equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Write, review and approve design documents. Review and approve C&Q documents.
• Develop, conduct and document test methods for utility systems troubleshooting, commissioning and validation.
• Participates in developing and integrating new technology/manufacturing innovations/new products that support the strategic goals of the business.

Skills/Abilities

• Thorough mechanical and chemical engineering knowledge as it applies to general facility systems and equipment, and drug product facility systems and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of computer systems operation and software.
• In-depth knowledge of CGMP, OSHA, EPA and FDA facility requirements and regulations.
• General knowledge of chemistry, statistics, facility design, cost estimation, process control and process scale-up.
• General knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and equipment validations.
• Ability to specify and size equipment systems and process equipment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• "Hands-on" ability to troubleshoot and install equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain facility/utility equipment and processes.
• Excellent people skills to supervise personnel and interact with other facility and research groups.
• Excellent writing skills to prepare engineering and validation protocols, facility reports, summary documents, equipment specifications and SOPS.
• In-depth knowledge of internal change control and documentation control.
• Assists Department to maintain effective operations.
  • Leads the development of area goals and objectives. Manages implementation of goals and objectives as related to area.
  • Works closely with team, customers and Finance liaison in development of cost estimates; preparation of capital and expense budgets as related to area. Monitors variances to financial, operating budgets and reports in timely manner. Reviews and approves requisitions at approved level.
  • Provides timely, written and oral presentation to management of ongoing operating conditions, achievement of area goals and objectives, and variances versus administrative budgets/forecasts.
  • Supports in managing departmental programs. Leads the development and implementation of performance measures and metrics throughout the area to measure success and to clarify expectations in all aspects of area operations.
  • Supports during inspections by FDA and other agencies and coordinates related.
  • Leads recruiting, interviewing, and selection of qualified candidates for open area positions.

Personal Attributes

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Communication skills with technical professionals
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Positive management attitude.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a broad range of personnel to perform at a high level.
• Ability to react quickly to understand and solve problems.
• Fosters collaborative relationships within and across groups through influence and negotiation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Skills and knowledge in Project Management