Large Scale mAbs Engineering Project Head

Large Scale mAbs Engineering Project Head

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the Large Scale mAbs project and coordinate setup of a new drug substance manufacturing building.
• Perform early enabling works, permitting, and constructability reviews; drive the project through BOD, DD, Construction, Commissioning & Qualification, and Handover.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to the project team; ensure facility/equipment are designed, installed qualified, maintained, and that processes are properly validated.
• Ensure Safety & Quality standards and regulatory commitments are met.
• Oversee Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and C&Q activities.
• Ensure on-time/on-budget execution.
• Identify, track, and report project risks; implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure the delivered building meets SPE performance targets.
• Build and execute manufacturing staffing and training plans; support workforce planning.
• Support integration of the new facility within a legacy brownfield site.
• Provide manufacturing schedule for execution and ramp-up to routine operations.
• Partner with MSAT on optimal process definition for new equipment/facility to ensure robustness, product quality, and cost optimization.
• Own CapEx management and COGs optimization.

About You (Qualifications/Skills):

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Biotechnology.
• 10+ years project management experience, including projects >€1B.
• 10+ years managing large teams (+100 people).
• 10+ years broad pharmaceutical/pharma industrial experience.
• Experience with multi-site operations, global projects, and matrix management.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams; decisive in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Intercultural experience; excellent communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with internal/external partners.

Benefits (if part of the job description):

• Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.