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Head of Engineering

Employer
Hobson Prior
Location
Clare, Republic of Ireland, Shannon
Salary
EUR110000 - EUR120000 per annum
Start date
16 Aug 2022
Closing date
13 Sep 2022

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Discipline
Manufacturing, Engineering
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Senior Management

Job Details

Hobson Prior are currently seeking for a Head of Engineering to join a fantastic biotech organisation on a permanent basis located in Shannon. Our client is focused on inventing solutions that have the possibility of curing those suffering from serious illnesses. The company can sponsor visas internationally.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • For this position, you will handle budgets through external provider POs and accumulation of expenses.
  • To improve the reliability and effectiveness of systems and equipment based upon operational best practices and periodic evaluations.
  • You will recruit and evolve a talented, professional team of engineers.
  • Cooperate with the head of operations and head of quality to set up site operational and GMP systems, guaranteeing successful HPRA License applications.
  • To warrant that the site and construction actions have a solid safety program, you will assist the EHS team.
  • Uphold external contacts with facilities and engineering service suppliers, contractors and providers.

Key Skills:

  • Capable of managing various projects concurrently and prioritise workload.
  • Communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • An organised individual with the ability to develop talent and train others.
  • Works well in a team setting.
  • Able to think creatively to resolve issues and prevail over difficulties and hurdles while handling conflict with a diplomatic method.
  • Capable of forming solid and sustainable relations.

Requirements:

  • Educated to a degree level in an engineering or biological science field.
  • Acquaintance with operating within a regulated manufacturing setting with a life science or biotech division involving GLP, GCLP, GMP, etc.
  • At least 10 years of experience within a leadership position in a biopharmaceutical operations organisation.
  • Know-how of equipment, facilities, automation.
  • At least 5 years of experience delivering multifaceted capital projects with a value > $50MM.
  • Familiarity with delivering equipment and facility validation programs with know-how of present DI, GAMP and ISPE Validation needs with the ability to translate this into a solid validation program.
  • Acquaintance in commissioning and working a highly effective production operation to the necessary levels of GMP compliance, quality, hygiene and safety within aspiring deadlines.
  • Capable of setting up and guaranteeing that site engineering standards and systems assist the site GMP promptness program.
  • Experience in leadership with the ability to evolve and influence a team towards delivery and consistent development.
  • Previous involvement in producing clear focus and guidance accompanied with empowerment and holding teams responsible for delivery.
  • Familiarity with implementing Lean, WCM or TPM practices within an industry setting.
  • Focused on quality and safety.

Apply now:

If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company

Providing recruitment solutions across the life sciences industry

Hobson Prior is a leading specialist life sciences recruiter focused on finding and placing outstanding candidates across Europe and the Asia Pacific. We work proactively and with integrity, communicate in a professional and honest manner and invest time to understand and match the exact requirements of our clients and candidates.

Our highly selective clients trust us to source and secure interim and permanent candidates who’ll make a real difference to the success of their business. Our candidates, the best in the industry, often choose to work with us exclusively because we offer the best opportunities in their specialist field.

Representing who we are and what we stand for, our values influence the way we serve our clients and candidates and the way we interact with each other.

We identified them collaboratively – as a team – and so feel 100% invested in them. Together, we think they provide the best possible outcomes all who work with us.

Professional
Our standards are set high. We work to a rigorous set of processes to ensure that our conduct is professional, ethical and delivered with integrity at all times.

Dedicated
We are dedicated to finding the very best solutions for our clients and candidates, always going the extra mile to deliver measureable value.

Experienced
We are guided by our experience and knowledge to provide the best possible service and support to our candidates, clients and colleagues. Our approach is consultative and collaborative.

Specialist
We focus solely on our chosen market, developing expert consultants who know their industry in depth and specialise within it.

Proactive
We find great candidates, developing relationships with them regardless of whether they are actively looking. This means we are able to provide both candidates and clients with unique opportunities.

Ambitious
Driven by results, we have plans to expand across different global regions and markets and have confidence in our ability to grow successfully through our core focus.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01892 612 612
Location
Wellington Gate
7-9 Church Rd
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1HT
United Kingdom

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