Job Description

Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, and Utilities.

The Vaccines Operating Unit at our company is undergoing significant growth across multiple product franchises at the West Point, PA site. The Associate Director, Engineering, will be accountable for the oversight of the projects team within Incoming Materials, Technical Operations, reporting to the Incoming Materials Technical Operations guide in the Shared Services End-to-End Technical Operations, at the West Point site.

As the projects team Principal, the Associate Director will be accountable for directing a sub-team of the broader Incoming Materials technical team in execution of projects and initiatives spanning multiple product franchises, including but not limited to site wide supply initiatives and continuous improvements, supplier initiated changes, raw material and component projects that impact a wide range of areas within the West Point site. Candidate will also be tasked with steering sitewide initiatives, stemming from Vendor Changes and/or compliance drivers. Limited off-shift or weekend coverage may be asked of based on business unit needs and specific assignments.

GENERAL PROFILE:

* Manages others of project teams and/or peer contributors.

* accountable for the performance and results for the project team.

* Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational opportunities.

* Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans; receives guidance from manager

* Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues or clients

* Anticipates and interprets client and/or customer needs to identify solutions

BUSINESS EXPERTISE:

* Applies management skills to align staff activities with business unit objectives and priorities

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience

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FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE:

* Work with a cross-functional organization consisting of Operations, Technology, Quality, Automation, Global Engineering Services, Procurement, Finance, Above Site Technology, Regulatory, among others, to develop and maintain processes that meet cGMP and business acumens.

* Coordinate the work of the technical team to identify and implement safety/compliance, technology-focused productivity and cost improvements.

* Exhibit behaviors focused on safety/compliance, equipment uptime, maintaining process consistency and minimizing cost.

* guide the broader team in the utilization of standard project management approaches and assemble and direct teams in the execution of projects with the duty of resourcing, charter development, project planning and tracking, risk management, and escalation.

* The incumbent will operate with a high degree of self-directing, assuring alignment with appropriate functional guides and stakeholders while advancing the teams assigned projects and initiatives.
* Utilize core technology standards to design and develop processes to clean, sterilize, manufacture, formulate, fill, and / or inspect vaccine products.

* Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) to develop practical solutions.

* Oversee the entire project portfolio. Manage team resources and prioritizes as aligned with business needs.

* Recruit and hire team members as necessary.

* Provide direction on schedule, priorities, and issue resolution to aid the team in accomplishing business objectives.

* Provide direction and leverage digital and lean six sigma methodologies in approaching the work.
* Assist in authoring regulatory submissions and presenting work to multiple regulatory agencies.

* accountable for building / growing the project teams functional excellence.

* Build talent by coaching, assignment selection, and training to ensure appropriate breadth, depth, and skillsets across the team.

* Provides/solicits regular feedback from the team and colleagues.

PROBLEM-SOLVING:

* Directs the resolution of complex technical or business problems.

* Operates with a high degree of self-direction

STRATEGIC PLANNING:

* Adapts and implements plans and priorities based on-site and business unit evolving needs.



RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

* Forecast resource needs and manages to budget



WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

* Reports to Associate Director, Incoming Materials Technical Operations

* Manages and interacts with employees on the team.

* Frequent interaction with stakeholders and product stewards

* Interacts with other sites in the network and external suppliers

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network thats committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are

We are known as Our Company., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and Our Company everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In 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. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R103749