Director, Aseptic DP Process Engineering

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

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As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Director, System Owner Lead is the technical expert and will provide overall E2E process engineering leadership to equipment and facility design of a new DP aseptic manufacturing node. They will be accountable for all technical aspects of process engineering areas (warehouse, laboratories, clean utilities, preparation, compounding/filling, optical inspection, and device assembly and packaging) ensuring the efficient design and operational readiness and start-up of the new site in compliance to cGMP and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and delivery of all process engineering specifications (user requirements, data sheets, technical specifications
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems
• Technical issue resolution on the system during C&Q testing and the readiness of the system to start C&Q activities
• Helping to identify and expedite key activities across multiple business functions (Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS (Engineering & Property Services), and EHS
• Ensure alignment across evolving business needs and require strong partner management and influencing leadership skills to collaborate across these multiple business partners.
• Maintaining a solid understanding of industry trends and benchmarking against internal/external practices
• Actively participate in inclusion initiatives to build a well-rounded, high performing engineering team
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation to enable multi-functional learning and standard methodology sharing
• Develop and mentor engineering team members to ensure a strong talent pipeline
• Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to advise future decision making, stay informed on industry and regulatory trends, and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve excellent portfolio performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred), MS or MBA preferred.

• A minimum 15 plus years in drug product experience in a biotherapeutics cGMP environment (preferably in process engineering or capital project execution)
• A minimum 5 plus years of people leadership experience
• Shown success in building and developing high performing team
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships at all levels within the organization, including key stakeholders
• Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers
• Excellent problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts
• Understanding sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design

• cGMP's for aseptic manufacturing of multiple regulatory bodies (EU, FDA), including fluency in the understanding of new EU Annex 1 guidelines and its impact on facility/equipment design
• EHS requirements, with particular focus on EHS by design and construction safety
• Start-up processes and Commissioning & Qualification
• Principles for Engineering Design for drug products in the Biotherapeutic industry
• Construction & Procurement process
• Project Controls processes
• Project scheduling
• Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience and has a great passion for solving highly complex technical problems
• Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills to drive impact in a fast-paced evolving business landscape
• Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team

• Consistent track record on leading capital projects in the range of 100 - 500 MM$ (preferred)
• Strong process engineering expertise in conceptual design through C&Q (commissioning & qualification) to ensure efficient operational readiness within a biotherapeutic drug product environment.

• This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support. However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.