Technical Director, Global Engineering Solutions

Job Description

The Technical Director operates under the guidance of the Executive Director – Global Technology Center and will have responsibility for a key projects in the growing our Research & Development Division project portfolio.   The individual collaborates with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (e.g., Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation, Plant Operations and Safety), Engineering Firms and Vendors to lead projects and progress deliverables.

The Director would be responsible for all aspects of engineering including; planning, scope generation, process & facility design, equipment selection, vendor interaction, skid design, factory acceptance testing, technology transfer, construction support, equipment qualification, facility start-up and process demonstrations.

The Director shall exhibit strong leadership, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills for both decision making and guiding team members.   The candidate should have a strong understanding of the line of business, understand lean design and delivery, implement standard work and be able to lead technical areas and large capital projects from an end to end perspective.  The position will have significant influence on coaching internal and external resources.  Responsibilities may span multiple projects to capture synergies and coordination with equipment suppliers.  Flexibility with travel in excess of 50% and work location is also required.

Education Minimum Requirement:  

• B.S. in Engineering or Applicable Science

Required Experience and Skills:

• This position will function as the Technical Lead/Process Engineer with prior experience supporting complex Drug Substance Projects.   

• Minimum 15 years of experience with engineering design, equipment operation, vendor interface, risk assessment, process safety and industry guidance. 

• Project Size is anticipated to be >$500 MM.  The position will require technical oversight to junior engineers and resources from an engineering and CQV firms.

• Experience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification

• Strong understanding of modular approaches and skid design is essential.

• Strong awareness of Quality Guidance and Industry Regulations.

• Excellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Project/Time Management skills which deliver on time and quality work.

• Ability to travel, both domestic and international. 

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Interface with IPT members in support of Capital Project Delivery

• Ability to assess multiple options and select a leading approach

• Core knowledge should include specification of unit operations, P&ID development, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualification

• Familiar with chemical handling, bio-safety, HiPo containment approaches in terms of solution development

• Operating within cost and schedule constraints of project and department

• Peer review across multiple projects

• Maintaining knowledge of best practices & industry trends; may participate in professional/technical organizations.

• Ensures that deliverables conform our Company standards and practices, and are technically sound

• Liaises with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line products

• Collaborates with contractors, suppliers and other team members in the execution of the work 

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