Associate Director, Engineering Support

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Strategic Engineering Initiatives partners with the Vice President and senior Engineering leaders to coordinate and execute strategic projects that support facility start-up and operational ramp-up in line with site and client commitments. The role translates strategy into actionable plans, coordinates cross-functional execution, drives process improvements, and leads complex initiatives that support continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position leads strategic engineering projects, supports and develops employees and leaders, oversees project plans and resources, and communicates project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders. It also monitors industry trends and emerging technologies and recommends approaches to help maintain a competitive advantage. The role must be flexible to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is developing a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, with drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging capabilities. The company describes its workplace culture as purpose-driven and calls it Genki.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a life science or engineering-related field and 8+ years of related experience, or a master’s degree in life sciences or engineering and 6+ years of related experience.
4+ years of experience managing, leading, and developing people.
Demonstrated experience mentoring other leaders, such as managers or supervisors.
Experience working in a changing, project-driven organization.
Experience in a CGMP facility or working with FDA regulations.
Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility flexibly.
Ability to drive core team culture priorities, including safety, GEMBA, leadership principles, and cost-consciousness.
Ability to hire and develop talent and build a high-performing team.
Ability to build trust and collaborate cross-functionally, including globally, to resolve issues and priorities.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and advise on difficult matters.
Ability to establish effective one-to-ones, coach, provide actionable feedback, and use team health and engagement to drive improvement.
Ability to present complex information effectively.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and processes.
Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in response to organizational uncertainty or change.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

6–10 years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Experience leading capital projects.

Responsibilities

Support the development and lead execution of strategic engineering projects aligned with company objectives and facility ramp-up.
Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to improve productivity and efficiency, engaging employees through change.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering initiatives across the organization.
Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to stakeholders and help ensure objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and recommend updates to strategic plans.
Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
Drive adherence to project plans, strategies, and timelines; escalate risks with mitigation proposals as needed.
Optimize tasks and workload for company team members and consultants, and assemble project teams to use and develop skills effectively.
Evaluate team performance and implement measures to improve productivity and engagement.
Partner with People & Culture to recruit and retain talent.
Perform other duties as assigned.