Senior Director, Engineering - Automation & Start-up

BioSpace

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits
Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Sr. Director - Engineering to lead the engineering functions at a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. This role involves ensuring team capacity and capability for startup and long-term manufacturing goals, while also shaping strategic site direction. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over a decade of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Competitive compensation awaits the right candidate eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a leadership role managing teams within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience in API manufacturing, including implementation of a Process Safety Management program.
  • Strong understanding of cGMPs and their application to manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the site’s process-facing engineering functions.
  • Contribute to shaping the site’s strategic direction.
  • Ensure qualified and safe states for equipment and processes.

Skills

Leadership
Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Safety Management
Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Sr. Director - Engineering to lead the engineering functions at a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. This role involves ensuring team capacity and capability for startup and long-term manufacturing goals, while also shaping strategic site direction. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over a decade of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Competitive compensation awaits the right candidate eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.
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