Description

In this role, you will lead the Facility Management, Engineering, and EHS functions, ensuring operational performance aligns with business goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include strategic decision-making, team development, and driving initiatives that enhance safety and efficiency across the site.

Requirements

• •Master’s degree or equivalent certification in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related subject area
• •Minimum 7+ years of experience in Facilities, Engineering, Automation, or Technical Services within the Life Science or Pharmaceutical industry
• •Strong understanding of GMP and compliant engineering environments
• •Proven experience leading large teams and diverse technical functions across multiple geographies
• •Shown success in process improvement, operational excellence, and change management
• •Strong commercial competence, financial literacy, and experience leading significant budgets
• •Experience working effectively in complex matrix organizations
• •Passion for developing people and building successful teams
• •Proficiency in English and German; additional languages are an asset

Tasks

• •Oversee site-level functions in Facility Management, Engineering, and EHS
• •Collaborate with leaders across various departments to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans
• •Drive team performance by completing sales and operational plans
• •Lead Facility Management, Engineering, and EHS functions in alignment with business targets
• •Support the General Manager in strategic decision-making regarding facilities investments and CAPEX planning
• •Attract, mentor, and develop a customer-centric team
• •Foster a collaborative culture focused on partnership and continuous improvement
• •Provide leadership to managers in Facility Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Maintenance
• •Drive succession planning and talent development across the organization
• •Ensure reliable facility operations and workplace safety
• •Manage project execution for engineering initiatives and facility upgrades
• •Anticipate challenges and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies
• •Ensure compliance with internal standards and audit requirements
• •Establish and supervise Key Performance Indicators related to safety and quality
• •Maintain compliance with GMP, GxP, ISO, and regulatory requirements
• •Manage departmental budget and resource allocation
• •Optimize operational efficiency through planning and continuous improvement
• •Oversee vendor management and contract negotiations
• •Collaborate across departments to support site-wide initiatives
• •Drive process improvement and innovation projects
• •Support energy management and sustainability initiatives