Evonik Degussa Corporation

Director, Technical Services

Evonik Degussa Corporation$120K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of engineering, maintenance, or technical operations experience in cGMP manufacturing environments.
  • 5+ years of management experience preferred in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, facility utilities, and engineering compliance.
  • Experience managing capital projects and engineering budgets.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience with driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Maintenance teams in cGMP pharmaceutical production.
  • Develop and mentor high-performing engineering and maintenance teams.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
  • Oversee maintenance and engineering operations for optimal manufacturing performance.
  • Manage site capital projects and engineering budgets effectively.
  • Drive initiatives for operational efficiency and reliability improvements.
  • Develop strategic plans for facility expansion and technology implementation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence a significant engineering function within a global organization.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making regarding facility and technology advancements.
  • Access to professional development and leadership training programs.
  • Dynamic work environment focusing on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong emphasis on compliance with high regulatory standards, fostering professional growth in the pharmaceutical industry.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Maintenance organizations supporting cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Develop, mentor, and build high-performing engineering and maintenance teams through coaching, workforce planning, and leadership development.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, ISO, EHS, RAGAGEP, and Evonik global engineering standards.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance, reliability, utilities, facilities, and engineering operations to maximize equipment uptime and manufacturing performance.
  • Manage site capital projects, engineering budgets, operating costs, and long-term asset planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing reliability.
  • Develop strategic plans for facility expansion, manufacturing capacity, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new technologies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, automation vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, client visits, and business development activities while representing the engineering organization.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain, HR, and senior leadership to achieve production, safety, and business objectives.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of engineering, maintenance, or technical operations experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other cGMP manufacturing environments. 5+ years management experience also preferred.
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or technical services teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, validation, facility utilities, reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and engineering compliance is preferred.
  • Experience managing capital projects, engineering budgets, asset management, and long-range facility planning.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and strategic workforce development.


Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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