ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ENGINEERING GES

The Associate Director operates under the guidance of the Technical Engineering and Technology Directors supporting Line of Business (Biologics, large Molecule etc.) with focus on a growing portfolio of work in GES Northeast Region.
The individual collaborates with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (e.g., Project Management, Technology,our Research & Development Division-Scientists, Maintenance, Automation, Plant Operations and Safety), Engineering Firms and Vendors to progress deliverables.
The Associate Director would be responsible for leading planning, design, and implementation of capital projects including scope generation, process & facility design, equipment selection, vendor interaction, factory acceptance testing, technology transfer, construction support, equipment qualification, facility start-up and process demonstrations.
The Associate Director shall exhibit strong technical/engineering leadership, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills for both decision making and guiding team members.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of the line of business, understand lean design and delivery, implement standard work and be able to lead technical areas and small capital projects from an end to end perspective.
This position is based at Rahway-NJ site and requires to be at site Full-time.
Flexibility with travel in excess of 25%. in Primary Posting LanguageThis position will function as the technical/engineering process lead engineer/project design manager with prior experience supporting Biologics, Vaccine and/or Sterile Projects.
Significant experience with engineering design, equipment operation, vendor interface, risk assessment, process safety and industry guidance are essential for delivery of assets and project realization.
Project Size is anticipated to be >$100 MM.
The position will require technical oversight to junior engineers and resources from an engineering firm and GES-Contractors.Leads project design efforts, providing innovative solutions that meet business objective.Collaborates with cross-functional team in the evaluation of alternative solutions and the development of project scopeEnsures that deliverables conform to our standards and practices, and are technically sound.Provides technical guidance during project implementation, assures viability of technology in proposed configurationLiaises with other technical functions to ensure successful technology transfers of new and in-line productsEducation Minimum Requirement:
B.S.
degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) or Science is required.
An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business is preferred.Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a functional area, such as Process-Equipment Engineering Design, Technical Operations, Single Use Technology and Operation Maintenance.Required Experience and Skills:
At least 7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry in engineering or manufacturing.5+ years engineering or operations experience related to vaccines or biologicsExperience with an equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification.Understanding of hygienic design and unit operations specific to vaccine/biologic manufacturing and aseptic processingExperience with capital projects that followed a stage gate capital management processExcellent collaboration and engagement as a team player with dependable interpersonal and communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsProject/time management skills which deliver on time and quality workCore knowledge should include specification of unit operations, P&ID development, Hazard Analysis, equipment operation, commissioning & qualificationFamiliar and experience with chemical handling, biosafety (BSL-2&3), OEB4/5 liquid/solid handling containment approaches in terms of solution developmentWork independently and meet timelines in a fast-paced team-based environment.Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, can do work ethic; ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitudeNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
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