Director Process Engineering (Manufacturing Science & Technology) & Project

at  Recipharm

EXPERIENCE

• Educated to Degree level in Process /Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Comprehensive experience of leading larger teams in a Matrix organisation
• Proven Experience in Modeling of technical processes
• Experience in Global PM and PMO
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects
• Knowledge in applying inferential statistics to model manufacturing robustness.
• Good background and of PM and development methods

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of supply chain and production processes
• Expert in SAP- system
• Advanced IT skills (Advanced Microsoft Windows and Office).
• Demonstrable and effective Leadership, communication and analytical skills,
• A Team player who takes initiative
• Well structured and organized
• Commercial attitude
• Knowledge about pharma specific requirements and processes, specifically GMP knowledge (regulatory, production processes, GMP-compliance)
• Innovative, technically interested, process-oriented
• Analytical and structured approach, with self-initiative, self-motivation and self-strategic direction, while also effectively working within team and matrix environment to influence and guide activity. Must have mix between strategy setting and a willingness to dig into the details to help solve supply chain and packaging operations challenges
• Fluency in English

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Global Head of MSAT and PM, the Director of MSAT and PM will take responsibility for Process development and installation and validation of new equipment for Recipharm’s sites in Monheim and Zwickau.
This role will be part of the Site Leadership Team.

MSAT TASKS

• Support “Lead to contract process” with technical feasibility according to Global procedures
• Support with technological problem solving and deviation investigation in commercial production, related to analytical testing methods or process execution
• Work with Global MSAT and PM, Quality and Commercial functions
• Manage the local MSAT team of engineers and scientists

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TASKS

• Lead all interdisciplinary projects on both sites according to Global Project Management procedure
• Provide regular project reporting
• Project portfolio management and align priorities within Site Leadership Team
• Interface with the Commercial function for offer writing and TT/PD funnel S&OP and resource planning
• Manage the local Project Management teams in both of the Monheim and Zwickau sites.