Senior Director, Capital Projects

Senior Director, Capital Projects 

Position 

The primary focus of this job is to own and provide oversight for construction and project execution for any planned and ongoing improvements and/or expansions needed for Just Evotec Biologics’ GMP Biologics Manufacturing plants, laboratories and/or building spaces in the US. This position partners with Manufacturing Operations, Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Materials Management, Process Development and EH&S functions to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal functioning of all manufacturing, laboratory and building spaces. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop JEB’s long-term facility and capacity planning in line with corporate growth strategy 

• Provide significant input on yearly capital equipment spend.  Work with finance to develop ROI cases as needed 

• Own and Eexecute various capital projects. This includes creation of a business case, feasibility, design and construction as applicable  

• Provide ongoing oversight for contractors, contingent workers and/or workforce needed to execute the various capital projects 

• Direct multiple functional teams including capital projects, facilities engineering, and validation with a matrixed organization 

• Lead the capital projects review board to ensure appropriate governance and execution per JEB strategy and represent facilities in various corporate planning and strategy discussions; serve as key interface between the capital project and senior leadership 

• Partner with the Finance team to plan and manage cash spend and commitments for the various capital projects; own capital project budgets as appropriate 

• Provide plant utilities commissioning, qualification, and validation, including risk assessments, user requirement specifications, design qualification, installation qualification, operational qualification, performance qualification, and validation summary reports 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science with 15+ years relevant experience; construction project management degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered 

• Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects in the cGMP biopharmaceutical sector 

• Experience in leading all aspects of capital projects, including budgeting, design, construction, commissioning, and validation. Operational engineering experience and knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire/life safety, waste management, and quality assurance needs/requirements 

• Strong knowledge of biologics manufacturing equipment and dedicated utilities systems, including but not limited to HVAC, WFI, pure steam, clean compressed air, process gases, chilled water, boilers, and wastewater treatment 

• Understanding/base knowledge of US FDA CFRs including ICH guidelines 

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards, including risk assessment, and experienced in the use of electronic systems such as QMS and CMMS 

• Previous experience directing teams within a matrixed organization and/or managing individuals, work groups, and project teams 

• Motivated, self-starter with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong interpersonal, team, and communication skills are a must 

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project) 

This job description is intended to describe the general content of the job, and to identify the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Because job requirements evolve with the changing needs of Just-Evotec Biologics business, this description is subject to change and may be modified at any time, whether formally or informally. 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $183,000 to $200,000;  Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and pai