Define and align the engineering strategy with corporate functions and HcEng to ensure capacity, efficiency, and operational readiness for a greenfield plant project
Act as overall engineering lead for the development project; define standard equipment requirements and lead the review and challenge of investment plans in line with company strategy and business risk considerations
Capture and document critical knowledge to enable successful Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) transfer; align site structures and staffing, ensure global capacity planning timelines, and drive technical standardization across production lines to enable cross-site learning and training
Monitor emerging engineering methodologies and technologies to drive process improvements for the new plant, and strengthen collaboration across engineering groups to share expertise and best practices
Define the required level of engineering standardization and implementation priorities; identify best practices with HcEng and sites, establish standard requirements for the project, and develop a roadmap for rollout
Ensure adherence to all relevant safety and quality regulations and standards
Provide technical leadership for development and production teams at the new site, and mentor and support junior engineers
Oversee the functional budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial control

Master degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
15+ years of broad and in-depth engineering experience, including implementation of new processes, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
Proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments, including responsibility for engineering activities within large-scale investment projects
Strong expertise in process control strategies and automation architectures
Solid understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on technical expertise, strong curiosity, and a passion for driving innovation
High level of ownership, accountability and solution orientation, paired with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%

Be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits package
Skills development
We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

Group Lead – Automation, Process Engineer

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