Associate Director, Engineering - Global Engineering Solutions

Job Description

Position Description:

Reporting to a Technology Director or Associate Director in Global Engineering Solutions (GES), the Associate Director will be part of a high performing team, accountable for implementation of projects that assist a growing portfolio of Large Molecule, Small Molecule, and Animal Health work.

The Associate Director participates in project activities ranging from business case development through the implementation of the business solution using the Capital Management stage gate process with varying degrees of responsibility and will exhibit sound leadership and exemplary partnership, communication, and vendor management skills.  They are expected to develop and maintain advanced technical knowledge in their respective area(s) of expertise.

The Associate Director brings forward strong subject matter expertise to lead studies and evaluations, determine suitability, establish direction, conduct risk assessments, define safeguards, assess operability, interface with vendors, construction, commissioning as well as operational readiness. 

The individual collaborates with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (e.g., Project Management, Technology, our Research & Development Division Scientists, Maintenance, Automation, Plant Operations, and Safety), Engineering Firms, and Vendors to progress deliverables.

The Associate Director is responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of engineering solutions on a suite team within a large capital project or leading capital projects less than $100MM in value.  Core work includes equip/scope generation, process & facility design, equipment selection, vendor interaction/management, factory acceptance testing, technology transfer support, construction support, equipment qualification, facility start-up and knowledge transfer.

Candidates with significant experience in engineering design (Drug Substance, Drug Product, Plant and Clean utilities), product equipment operation, vendor management, process safety and industry guidance are preferred.  Candidate should have demonstrated ability to lead a cross functional team through design and execution, while championing innovative solutions that meet the objectives of the business.  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 small-to-medium capital projects from an end-to-end perspective. 

This position is based at the Rahway, NJ site.  Ability to travel required, with travel in excess of 50%, both domestic and international.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Guide or assist project design efforts, providing innovative solutions that meet business goals. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the evaluation of alternative solutions and the development of project scope

• Provide technical guidance during project implementation, assure viability of technology in proposed configuration. 

• Provide support as needed for projects across the global network to drive sharing of lessons learned and drive efficiency in execution of project deliverables. 

• Lead or participate in Engineering Design review sessions. 

• Ensure that deliverables conform to our Company's standards and practices and are technically sound. 

• Liaise with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and existing products. 

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

Education Minimum Requirement:  

• BS Degree in Engineering.

Required Experience and Skills:   

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a pharmaceutical engineering role, such as Process/Equipment Engineering Design, Technical Operations, Single Use Technology, or Sterile Operations.

• Strong project and time management skills to facilitate on-time delivery and quality work

• Experience representing Engineering Design interests on Project Teams for drug substance and drug product Small Molecule projects for laboratories, pilot plants, or production facilities for both new construction and/or renovations.

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

• Ability to work independently and meet timelines in a fast-paced team environment.

• Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, "can do" work ethic; ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive a