Director - Engineering and Maintenance

Syngene International Limited•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Director, Engineering and Maintenance provides strategic and technical leadership across engineering, facilities, and maintenance functions. The Director partners with senior leadership to drive capital projects, continuous improvement, and technology implementation to enhance equipment reliability, site capabilities, and operational performance. The director is accountable for Facilities operations, ensuring maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure are effectively maintained. Additionally, this role establishes engineering standards, supports new product introductions, and builds and develops high-performing team. About Syngene Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation. At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) required
Experienced in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment, with leadership experience in engineering and/or facilities management
Demonstrated career progression with increasing scope of responsibility, leadership, and organizational impact
Extensive knowledge of cGMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and compliance in a highly regulated environment
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and align engineering strategy with business objectives
Experience in facility planning, asset lifecycle management, and infrastructure strategy
Technical expertise in facility systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment within cGMP environments
Working knowledge of Quality Systems, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes
Experience managing budgets, capital planning, and cost optimization
Familiarity with digital and data-driven engineering tools, including predictive maintenance and performance monitoring systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to lead and develop teams, supporting employee growth and performance
Strong ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools (e.g., MS Project)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Customer-focused and quality-driven, with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering and Maintenance organization
Oversee Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, and Engineering functions, ensuring alignment with site and business objectives
Oversight of capital project planning and execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation
Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are maintained in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Accountable for all Quality Systems within the Engineering and Maintenance functions, including Deviations, CAPAs, SOP revisions (routine and biennial), and Change Control
Provide guidance, leadership and directives to support and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
Develop and execute departmental goals, strategies, and long-term plans aligned with organizational objectives
Provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, implementation, and lifecycle management of equipment and systems
Provide oversight and support for technology transfers, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions
Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and governance across all systems and processes
Lead cross-functional teams to drive equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as a departmental point of contact during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop business cases, resource plans, and engineering strategies
Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and site capital planning.
Oversee external engineering contractors, consultants, and service providers
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues impacting manufacturing and facility systems and operations
Promote professional development of staff through coaching, mentoring, and training