Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the business analysis and feasibility design of new or modifications to existing pharmaceutical processes of medicines and vaccines projects to meet technical, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Drive innovation in design, technology and execution approaches to ensure that the latest technology, digitalisation and constructability approaches are built into the Design solution.
• Knowledge of cGMP and market trends in automation, validation, construction to ensure project execution excellence and continuous improvement. Knowledge of benchmark costs and durations to effectively plan projects.
• Be personally responsible for the coordination of all engineering activities and interactions with engineering, equipment, and construction firms over the various phases of project lifecycle.
• Qualifications/Skills

Requirements

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical discipline
• Extensive years of prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance AND drug product fill / finish facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects >£10m to completion on time and within budget (minimum), preference for >£50m.
• Familiar with cGMPs, GEPs.
• Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities.
• Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams.
• Must be comfortable and thrive in ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems.
• Sense of Urgency / Decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions.
• Must be co

Benefits

Additional Information

Senior Design Lead - Global Capital Projects Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary This role will manage the Front End Engineering of large and/or complex capital projects of value > £10m. Front End Engineering includes determining business objectives, driving innovation, identifying process technology and delivery strategies, providing project definition, and owning the technical delivery and project management through its governance. Responsibilities are by first intent for projects executed within Europe but could support global projects as team portfolio evolves. Fluency in (bio)pharmaceutical processes, facilities, operations, market developments, engineering methods, and standards in project management, operations, quality, and EHS are essential.

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