Emergent BioSolutions

Director: Engineering, Facilities and Validation

Emergent BioSolutions$196K — $237K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15 years of experience in engineering, facilities, or validation in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing; vaccine experience preferred.
  • 8-10 years of leadership experience, managing managers and cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in GMP regulations and inspection management for commercial facilities.
  • Experience in leading capital projects, including budget and risk management.
  • Strong technical knowledge of GMP utilities and systems for biologics production.
  • Ability to work strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for Engineering, Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, and Validation activities in vaccine manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and serve as expert during audits.
  • Manage site infrastructure reliability and lifecycle, focusing on long-term improvements.
  • Lead qualification and validation programs for facilities and systems, ensuring compliant execution.
  • Develop and manage capital plans and budget for site projects.
  • Coordinate site shutdowns and maintenance to minimize production impact.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals and improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Job Summary The Director, Engineering, Facilities & Validation (EFV) is accountable for the end-to-end leadership and performance of Engineering, Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, Automation (as applicable), and Validation functions for the Canton, MA GMP commercial vaccine Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing site. This role ensures reliable, compliant, and inspection-ready facilities and equipment that enable safe, high-quality, and uninterrupted commercial supply. The Director of EFV serves as a key member of the site leadership team, providing strategic and hands-on leadership across capital planning and execution, facility lifecycle management, qualification and validation programs, operational readiness, and continuous improvement. The role is responsible for capital expenditure (CapEx) governance, short- and long-term shutdown planning and execution, site infrastructure reliability, remediation and improvement initiatives, and compliance with FDA, EMA, and global GMP requirements. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 3 Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Engineering, Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, and Validation activities supporting a GMP commercial vaccine DS manufacturing facility. 3 Ensure sustained compliance and inspection readiness with applicable GMP regulations, including FDA, EMA, and global regulatory expectations; serve as an EFV subject matter expert during regulatory inspections and audits. 3 Own site infrastructure reliability and lifecycle management, including facility and equipment troubleshooting, root cause investigations, remediation, and implementation of long-term reliability improvements. 3 Lead site qualification and validation programs, including facilities, utilities, equipment, and computerized systems, ensuring compliant execution of IQ/OQ/PQ, periodic requalification, and change management. 3 Develop, manage, and execute the site capital plan, including 3- to 5-year master planning, annual CapEx prioritization, budget ownership, spend tracking, forecasting, and delivery of projects on time and within budget. 3 Plan and coordinate short-term and long-term site shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance windows to support safe execution, minimal supply impact, and effective return to operations. 3 Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, MSAT, and Regulatory to support operational goals, technology transfers, process improvements, and capacity expansion. 3 Establish and monitor KPIs for EFV performance, including safety, compliance, asset reliability, cost, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement. 3 Build, develop, and lead a high-performing EFV organization, ensuring appropriate capability, capacity, succession planning, and technical development.Align site EFV practices with enterprise standards while ensuring site-specific risks and business needs are addressed; collaborate with external contractors, vendors, and engineering firms as required. 3 Serve as primary owner for EFV-related risk management, including aging facilities, obsolescence, compliance gaps, and business continuity threats. The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Minimum Education, Experience, Skills 3 Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent technical degree; advanced degree preferred. 3 Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, and/or validation roles within a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment; vaccine and/or biologics drug substance experience strongly preferred. 3 Minimum of 8-10 years of people leadership experience, including management of managers and cross-functional teams. 3 Demonstrated expertise in GMP regulations, validation and qualification practices, and regulatory inspection management for commercial manufacturing facilities. 3 Proven experience leading capital projects and programs, including budget ownership, spend tracking, risk management, and delivery within regulated environments. 3 Strong technical knowledge of GMP utilities (e.g., WFI, clean steam, HVAC), manufacturing equipment, and facility systems supporting biologics production. 3 Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. 3 Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and at all organizational levels. 3 Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to make risk-based decisions. 3 Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or other relevant professional certification preferred. U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $196,000 to $237,100. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.] Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent (*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies). If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits. There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

About Emergent BioSolutions

Emergent BioSolutions is a multinational specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It develops vaccines and antibody therapeutics for infectious diseases, opioid overdoses, and provides medical devices for biodefense purposes. Emergent BioSolutions was founded in 1998, and has since grown to employ approximately 1,800 people worldwide. The company's main products include BioThrax, a vaccine for anthrax; ACAM2000, a vaccine for smallpox; and RSDL, a medical device used to remove or neutralize chemical agents from the skin. Emergent BioSolutions has been awarded several contracts from the US government to develop and supply vaccines and treatments for biodefense purposes. The company has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maryland.
Learn more about Emergent BioSolutions
Size
2,416 employees
Market Cap
$552.2 million
Industry
Net Income
$305.1 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+29.7%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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