At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.We do so via:Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health;Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.The Role & What You Will Be DoingEvery day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Director of Engineering role will make an impact:As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise, strategic planning and regulatory compliance to develop and manage capital improvement plans, including the design, installation, and upgrading of equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure that site infrastructure and facilities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.Lead large-scale capital projects, including new facility construction, expansions, and equipment upgrades, including the management of the CapEx budget and manage external contractors/consultancy agreements.Oversee process development, technology transfer, and automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency.Ensure compliance with HPRA, FDA, GMP, cGMP, ISO, and other global regulatory standards.Oversee the development and maintenance validation and qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for pharmaceutical manufacturing.Partner with Quality, EHS and Regulatory teams to ensure product safety and compliance.Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to optimize HVAC, cleanrooms, water treatment, and aseptic processing systems to maintain sterile environments.Drive sustainability initiatives, reducing waste and improving energy efficiency in operations.Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple sites and global operations.Develop talent through mentorship, training programs, and succession planning.Oversee engineering budgets, ensuring cost control and ROI on capital expenditures.Identify and mitigate risks in production, supply chain, and facility operations.Develop, implement, and promote a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy using Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA/FMEA) assessments in conjunction with department management, the Engineering dept reliability engineer and the Production department utilizing tools such as Trend’s analysis & Control charts & Data review.About Your Skills & ExperienceFor this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related field).PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing certified preferred.Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Annex I, US, and EMA GMP regulations, with practical experience in regulatory audits.Aseptic Process Expertise, proven experience in contamination control strategies, including cleaning and disinfection validation.Minimum ten years of plant engineering leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong understanding of sterile drug manufacture and cGMP requirements.Strong technical understanding of the operation, monitoring and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facilities. This includes environmental control equipment and other utilities.Demonstrated ability to plan, design and manage significant capital expansion projects.Knowledge of process control techniques, maintenance procedures and safe work practices along with a working knowledge of engineering codes and standards.Experience with regulatory & documentation requirements that relate to facilities upgrades, qualifications and equipment purchases, installations, qualifications and validations.Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication, writing, presentation and data organisation skills.At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.Why Viatris?At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.Diversity & Inclusion at ViatrisAt Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion.Sustainability at ViatrisCorporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility.Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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