Upsher-Smith

Head of Engineering

Upsher-Smith$162K — $258K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
  • 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing engineering or related field.
  • High-level expertise in maintenance, project management, and validation in a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing setting.
  • Technical knowledge in Oral Solid Dose forms and familiarity with other dosage forms is preferred.
  • Proven project management skills for major engineering and capital projects.
  • Experience with maintenance excellence tools like Reliability-Based Maintenance and performance management.
  • Ability to manage annual capital and operational budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide site Engineering and EHS departments.
  • Align site growth plans with accountability for the site CAPEX plan.
  • Maintain a skilled engineering workforce to support site transformation.
  • Provide engineering leadership at both site and regional levels.
  • Manage the Site Facility Master Plan for strategic capital investments.
  • Identify problems early and develop proactive prevention strategies.
  • Influence strategic business direction through analytics and insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Head of Engineering role is a highly visible and critical leadership role that will oversee all engineering activities onsite, including maintenance, capital and facilities management for the site. Plays a significant role in any reconfiguration of plant equipment and its layout onsite, while ensuring that compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations is maintained at all times. This role will also lead EHS for the site.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Provide leadership and guidance of the site Engineering and EHS departments.
  • Ensure alignment of Site growth plans and strategies, including accountability for the site CAPEX plan.
  • Maintain a skilled engineering workforce that can deploy the right skills to deliver on the site transformation plans.
  • Providing engineering leadership at site level plus regional level when required.
  • Management of Site Facility Master Plan as a strategic tool for capital investments.
  • Is a problem-identifier and solver; recognizes a wide range of early warning signals in the Business, which allows and/or requires a proactive approach to problem prevention.
  • Influence the strategic and tactical direction of the business by providing insightful and timely analytics.
  • Ensure full alignment with site operating plans within a regulatory framework to deliver flawless EHS and cGMP compliance.
  • Develop and implement engineering programs to drive engineering excellence
  • Ensure a timely and smooth transition of new assets onto the site.
  • Operate as an ambassador for the leadership team, supporting other areas of the business as needed, such as site/business acquisition.
  • Support the company's safety health and environmental program to maximize safety awareness and provide a safe work environment.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop talent to support the growth of a world-class CDMO
  • Ensure that the automation systems are developed/maintained to meet the current and future needs of the business.


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 managements 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 and Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
  • 10 years of pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing experience in an Engineering function or related area within the industry
  • High level of experience in maintenance, project management, and validation within a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organization.
  • Specialist Technical competence and unit dose knowledge in Oral Solid Dose forms with knowledge of other dose forms is desirable.
  • Project management skills and experience on major engineering and/or capital projects.
  • Experience in maintenance excellence tools such as, Reliability-Based Maintenance, Operator Asset Care, and performance management.
  • Ability to set an annual capital and operational budget and its management throughout the year.
  • Ability to use and interpret data to drive decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels.
  • Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the organization.


Preferred:
  • Professional Engineering designation, recognized in Minnesota


Compensation Range: 162,000 - 258,000

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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