Associate Director, Engineering, Maintenance Utility Department

Join our company, a premier research‑intensive biopharmaceutical organization, and be at the forefront of delivering innovative health solutions. As an Associate Director in our Engineering, Maintenance & Utility Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

• Ensure area objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality products at a competitive cost, consistent with company, regulatory agency, and state/local code requirements for quality, GMP, EEO, finances, labor, employee, environment, and safety.
• Manage tactical and strategic area operations, including collaboration with indirect staff.
• Promote behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.
• Create and sustain a culture of compliance (Safety, Environment, cGMP, etc.) as imperatives for business.
• Establish a Right‑First‑Time culture by reducing waste and driving continuous improvement.
• Review and approve compliance documents as per procedures or need.
• Lead area daily walkthroughs, exercising independent judgment and decision‑making to ensure quality products are reliably produced while managing cost.
• Manage area supply performance metrics (Schedule Adherence, Release on Time, Customer Service Performance, Product Lead Time, etc.).
• Develop a company Production System (MPS) and continuous improvement culture while achieving MPS targets and business results for the area.
• Develop strategic initiatives related to the manufacturing process, equipment, and human resources in support of long‑range operating plans.
• Report area monthly metrics and action plans to address gaps to the IPT Leadership team.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement projects to improve process efficiency, cycle time, yield, reduce process variability, and eliminate waste.
• Develop and manage the area operating budget as defined by the profit plan.
• Meet the operating budget and continuously reduce costs.
• Ensure area members have business acumen and understand their impact on business finances.
• Create and sustain a highly engaged workforce through utilization of company Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion.
• Provide coaching on professional development and career paths, timely feedback, and performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for indirect staff and support IPT Talent Management.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Science, Engineering, or another technical field.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in more than one functional area (Operations, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Supply Chain).
• Minimum of two (2) years of line experience, with responsibility for direct reports.
• Expected to operate on a day shift schedule; candidates must be flexible and available to support occasional business‑critical needs outside standard hours.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant manufacturing or processing (aseptic/sterile, bulk, solid oral dosage, packaging, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of High‑Performing Organization tools and methodology, including MPS/lean processing.
• Demonstrated ability to create an engaged workforce using Inclusion as the How.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with sites, divisional, or regulatory audits.
• Demonstrated success with Talent Management.
• Working knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Knowledge in reliability engineering (including asset life cycle management).
• Computerized Management Maintenance Systems (SAP); CMRP certification desired.

Salary range: $ – $. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, other health insurance options, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.