Director - Engineering and Maintenance

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Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Reporting to: VP, Site Head

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.

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

• 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-terms 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) required
• 10+ years…