Senior Director of Engineering, Facilities and Validation

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives. Job Summary Lead the Engineering, Facilities, and Validation (EFV) team at a site. Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team and provide direct management of EFV staff. Ensure that both site and global objectives are achieved through the support of the EFV team. Deliver on site EFV objectives while implementing harmonized EFV systems and processes. Provide leadership support to the other sites and global initiatives as needed. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide leadership and direction to EFV team members, driving performance to the site and function operational and strategic plans, while establishing governance, performance expectations, and accountability aligned with organizational EFV strategy and standardsEnsure effective systems, processes, and governance are in place to deliver maintenance, facilities, validation, engineering, EHS and protective services activities in a compliant, reliable and efficient manner Oversight of the full validation lifecycle (commissioning, qualification, and continuedOwn and ensure execution of the site Validation Master Plan (VMP), including alignment with global standards and integration with capital projects, operations, and quality systemsProvide leadership oversight of validation-related quality systems, including change control, deviations, CAPA, and periodic review processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvementEstablish and drive risk-based validation strategies to ensure compliant, efficient, and scalable validation approaches aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices, processes and consistent with cGMP requirementsEnsure adequate resourcing (capacity and capability) to accomplish site and EFV objectives including proactive workforce planning and alignment to capital and operational prioritiesDrive on-going development of the EFV team and the personal development of EFV team members, and build organizational capability to support current operations and future site and network growthAs a Site Lead Team Member, interface with senior internal stakeholders, external partners and regulatory agencies to represent EFV capabilities and ensure alignment and delivery on strategy and operational priorities Own governance and delivery of the site master plan, 5-year and annual capital portfolio, including prioritization, resource allocation, and performance against cost, schedule, and scope targets, consistent with site master plans and long-range planning objectivesLead and influence cross-site EFV harmonization initiatives, ensuring adoption of best practices and consistent execution at the site and network level Escalate issues though site and/or function management as appropriate, and serve as the senior EFV escalation point for complex technical, operational, and capital-related issuesContinuously improve the culture of the EFV team and the site including driving engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture aligned with company valuesActively shape and influence EFV functional strategy, providing input and leadership on priorities, investments, and performance improvement initiativesLead and/or support strategic opportunity evaluations, including site expansions, new capabilities, and major capital investmentsServe as the senior EFV representative during regulatory inspections and audits, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance across engineering, facilities, and validation systems The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned. Education, Experience, Skills Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior engineering capacity with a strong preference for experience in a biopharmaceutical environmentDemonstrated experience leading and/or governing significant capital programs in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., large-scale facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, or complex capital portfolios)Deep understanding of validation lifecycle principles, including commissioning, qualification, continued process verification, and validation program governance in cGMP environmentsTechnology/Equipment (Drug Product/Drug Substance/Clinical/Commercial/Stainless Steel/Single Use) emphasis will vary by site, candidate is expected to be able to guide site to top quartile operational safety, efficiency, and reliability for these technologies. Ability to lead at both strategic and operational levels, translating enterprise objectives into executable site and functional plansHighly effective verbal and written communicator at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate activities Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsBS in Engineering, Science, or Management or equivalent experienceLicensed Professional Engineer (PE, CFM, PMP) or advanced technical or business degrees a plus There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. 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