Executive Director, Engineering

* Set the vision and multi‑year strategy for maintenance, utilities, and engineering aligned to business goals, capacity needs, and compliance requirements.
* Serve on the Durham Site Leadership Team; influence site priorities and resource allocation.
* Build and develop a high-performing organization (~200 employees) including associate directors, managers, engineers, technicians, and coordinators; coach/mentor leaders and ICs.
* Promote an inclusive, positive culture emphasizing safety, quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.
* Own master shutdown schedules and execution across maintenance, calibration, capital project work, and GMP cleaning; chair/attend daily shutdown meetings to track completion.
* Background in reliability engineering, RBAM/RCM/FMEA, and root cause analysis.
* Experience with shutdown/turnaround management and multi-site coordination.
* Familiarity with automation/controls and vendor/OEM management.

* Certifications:

PMP, CMRP/CRE, Six Sigma/Lean, PE or equivalent.
* Track record owning maintenance and calibration programs, reliability improvement initiatives, and capital project delivery (scope, cost, schedule, quality, qualification/validation).
* Proficiency with CMMS/EAM and GMP-compliant calibration systems; experience analyzing maintenance data to reduce reactive work and increase reliability.
* Working knowledge of SAP (Plant Maintenance and spare parts procurement) or equivalent ERP.
* Strong understanding of utilities operations (boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water systems, wastewater/storm water) and associated regulatory requirements.
* Familiarity with automation/controls environments and collaboration with OEMs/vendors.
* Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and relevant Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Labor regulations.
* Experience leading audits/inspections, deviations, investigations, and CAPA.
* Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and financial acumen for OPEX/CAPEX management.
* Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; effective written and oral communication.
* Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and foster an inclusive, positive team culture.

* Certifications:

PMP, CMRP/CRE, Six Sigma/Lean.
* Experience with shutdown/turnaround management and multi-site/COE collaboration.
* Direct experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including equipment qualification/validation and change control.
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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