Director, Project Engineering

Director, Project Engineering – Remote (United States)

This position is responsible for providing project leadership for Curia’s key capital investments in the Drug Substance and Drug Product network. The Director of Project Engineering is primarily responsible for managing the execution of capital projects to support Curia’s strategic capital initiatives.

These will include projects to expand and modernize the manufacturing infrastructure across the network. The incumbent will work to successfully execute projects in close collaboration with the other global and site functions.

The individual will also work in close collaboration with the site engineering function to provide guidance and oversight of the site-led capital projects. This position interfaces with Curia’s manufacturing plants and other departments within Curia’s network and reports to the Senior Director of Project Engineering.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) • Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) • Career advancement opportunities • Education reimbursement • 401K program with matching contributions • Learning platform • And more!

Responsibilities

• Deliver key strategic capital investments by directly managing assigned major capital projects for the API and DP networks • Manage global project engineering resources seconded to assigned capital projects • Provide above site technical oversight to the API and Drug Product engineering teams in close concert with the site leadership teams using a matrix approach • Assist in the maintenance of Curia’s long-range capital plan in alignment with the strategic plan and site master technical plans • Develop the technical talents and capital project management expertise of Curia’s site-based engineering teams to deliver robust solutions and on-time delivery of Curia’s CDMO API and DP programs • Provide functional leadership for assigned CDMO DS and DP programs, ensuring timely execution in accordance with client-based project expectations and deliverables • Strengthen Curia’s capital project management processes in conjunction with the Global Program Management office • Provide functional expertise to deliver technical solutions for Curia’s site-based cost improvement programs via improvements in facility and utility infrastructure, including initiatives in improved reliability • Provide solutions via Curia’s technical network to resolve issues challenging Curia’s ability to deliver finished goods at the appropriate levels of quality and efficiency • Provide functional expertise for Curia’s internal site-to-site technical transfer initiatives requiring capital improvements and investment • Incumbent will supervise engineering resources either directly or in a matrix approach as part of their job responsibilities • 40% travel

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical or related Engineering Science • Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical engineering (aseptic/sterile product facility), plus five (5) years in a team leadership role of professional-level individual contributors with Project Management and/or Plant Engineering Management experience • Experience managing major capital projects greater than $10M in total investment • Expertise in capital project management, including PMP principles and key project control techniques • Demonstrated aptitude and attitude to become immersed in the resolution of technical challenges and technological advancements • Proven project management, analytical, problem solving skills • Strong knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations • Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills • Ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives • Demonstrated leadership with proven success in challenging the status quo • Strong organizational and planning skills, as well as a high energy level and initiative • Preferred working knowledge of key pharmaceutical systems, including o Formulation Processes Equipment o Downstream Processes Equipment, including UF/DF and Chromatography o Sterile Filling Processes o Sterilization and Lyophilization Processes o CIP Processes o Critical Utility Systems (WFI, CS, Cleanroom Facilities, and HVAC) o Validation

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check • Must pass a drug screen • May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening • May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification • May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification

Pay Range: 172,000-$215,200/year

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a Curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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