Director, Project Engineering

Curia • City of Albany, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing project leadership for Curia’s key
capital investments in the Drug Substance and Drug Product network.  The
Director of Project Engineering is primarily responsible for managing the
execution of capital projects to support Curia’s strategic capital initiatives.

These will include projects to expand and modernize the manufacturing
infrastructure across the network.  The incumbent will work to successfully
execute projects in close collaboration with the other global and site
functions.  
The individual will also work in close collaboration with the site engineering
function to provide guidance and oversight of the site-led capital projects.
 This position interfaces with Curia’s manufacturing plants and other
departments within Curia’s network and reports to the Senior Director of Project
Engineering.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical or related Engineering Science
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical engineering (aseptic/sterile product facility), plus five (5) years in a team leadership role of professional-level individual contributors with Project Management and/or Plant Engineering Management experience
• Experience managing major capital projects greater than $10M in total investment
• Expertise in capital project management, including PMP principles and key project control techniques
• Demonstrated aptitude and attitude to become immersed in the resolution of technical challenges and technological advancements
• Proven project management, analytical, problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulations
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives
• Demonstrated leadership with proven success in challenging the status quo
• Strong organizational and planning skills, as well as a high energy level and initiative

Nice To Haves

• Preferred working knowledge of key pharmaceutical systems, including o Formulation Processes Equipment o Downstream Processes Equipment, including UF/DF and Chromatography o Sterile Filling Processes o Sterilization and Lyophilization Processes o CIP Processes o Critical Utility Systems (WFI, CS, Cleanroom Facilities, and HVAC) o Validation

Responsibilities

• Deliver key strategic capital investments by directly managing assigned major capital projects for the API and DP networks
• Manage global project engineering resources seconded to assigned capital projects
• Provide above site technical oversight to the API and Drug Product engineering teams in close concert with the site leadership teams using a matrix approach
• Assist in the maintenance of Curia’s long-range capital plan in alignment with the strategic plan and site master technical plans
• Develop the technical talents and capital project management expertise of Curia’s site-based engineering teams to deliver robust solutions and on-time delivery of Curia’s CDMO API and DP programs
• Provide functional leadership for assigned CDMO DS and DP programs, ensuring timely execution in accordance with client-based project expectations and deliverables
• Strengthen Curia’s capital project management processes in conjunction with the Global Program Management office
• Provide functional expertise to deliver technical solutions for Curia’s site-based cost improvement programs via improvements in facility and utility infrastructure, including initiatives in improved reliability
• Provide solutions via Curia’s technical network to resolve issues challenging Curia’s ability to deliver finished goods at the appropriate levels of quality and efficiency
• Provide functional expertise for Curia’s internal site-to-site technical transfer initiatives requiring capital improvements and investment
• Incumbent will supervise engineering resources either directly or in a matrix approach as part of their job responsibilities

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees