ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR PHARMA | CDMO

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Client:

Ingenn® has been entrusted with identifying aEngineering & Maintenance Director fromPharmaceutical/CDMO branch. Our client is a multinational developing a multi-year (five minimum) project for the modernization of production lines and related automation, aiming to streamline the processes of the entire plant as well as the full facility department (a project with an investment of over 50 million euros per year).

The Director of Engineering, Maintenance & HSE is a key member of the site leadership team, accountable for driving asset reliability, GMP and EHS compliance, and long-term infrastructure development within a highly regulated pharmaceutical CDMO environment. The role plays a central part in supporting site growth, capacity expansion and operational excellence through strong technical leadership and effective capital investment execution.

Scope of responsibility:

• Define and execute the integrated Engineering, Maintenance & HSE strategy, aligned with site and Corporate objectives
• Ensure high availability, reliability and lifecycle management of facilities, utilities and production assets
• Lead significant CAPEX programs supporting capacity expansion, modernization and compliance upgrades
• Guarantee continuous compliance with EU GMP, FDA and EHS regulations, maintaining constant inspection readiness
• Drive maintenance excellence and monitor technical, reliability and safety KPIs
• Lead sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives
• Develop and lead a high-performing technical organization, promoting a strong Safety First culture
• Manage contractors and external partners, ensuring compliance, performance and value delivery

Core Requirements:

• Master degree in Engineering and/or equivalent technical discipline. PhD is a considerable plus and will be evaluated as such
• Minimum 7years of experience in structured pharmaceutical or CDMO environments (biologics experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, sterile facilities, HVAC and critical utilities
• Proven experience in CAPEX governance and project execution (PMP preferred)
• Minimum english language proficiency: advanced B2 advanced-C1
• Minimum italian language proficiency:advanced B2 advanced-C1
• A B2 advanced-C1 german language proficiency will be considered as a strong plus

Location:

Lazio