Senior Technical Lead

Role Overview

• Serve as the highest technical person within the Australian business.
• Provide high-level oversight across all active projects to ensure technical quality and consistency of delivery.
• Act as final escalation point for complex technical or delivery challenges.
• Ensure alignment with CAI global standards and quality systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical execution and methodologies.
• Lead and deliver client project(s) as Project Lead, Technical Lead or senior subject matter expert.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as trusted advisor.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope and to the highest quality standards.
• Identify and support growth opportunities within varies accounts.
• Partner with the Country Manager to shape technical strategy in Australia.
• Provide technical leadership in proposal development including scope definition and methodology design.
• Review and contribute to technical content of bids and submissions.
• Participate in client meetings and solution discussions in support of new business pursuits.
• Support account strategy, opportunity qualification, and pipeline growth.
• Assist in evaluating commercial and technical risk associated with new engagements.
• Define resource needs, lead, and participate in technical interviews for prospective CAI agents.
• Assess candidates’ technical competence and alignment with CAI’s Foundational Principles.
• Provide structured feedback to support hiring decisions.
• Mentor agents and promote knowledge sharing across disciplines.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to key Australian clients.
• Represent CAI in industry forums and professional networks.
• Strengthen CAI’s technical reputation in the region.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and CAI quality systems.
• Promote disciplined risk identification and mitigation practices.
• Champion safe working practices and an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Science or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Experience contributing to proposal development and client solution design.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of professional delivery models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Australia as required.