Site Engineering Head

Major accountabilities:

• Mission & Vision of Engineering department, Objective setting, and Talent pool development.
• Ensure Compliance with Quality Manual / Quality Modules / GOPs / Novartis Manufacturing Manual and support internal and external audits.
• Drive / improve technical availability, reliability, and condition of assets via Total Productive Maintenance mindset.
• Establish cost-efficient repair and maintenance processes in compliance with local regulations, HSE, GMP.
• Define and execute asset strategy and proper asset lifecycle management and recapitalization.
• Manage investment budget & project portfolio for Site and lead investment review committee.
• Develop project execution strategy and execute investment projects according to customer needs (Scope, Costs, Schedule).
• Lead and continuously improve Technical Services (infrastructure, utilities), availability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Manage, coordinate, and customize centrally shared systems/databases to provide professional infrastructure for design, installation, qualification, and lifecycle management of facilities and equipment.
• Lead the environmental sustainability initiatives to reach Novartis Environmental Sustainability objectives.

Essential requirements:

• Engineering Degree.
• Previous extensive experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Leadership experience (successful project management) on major investment projects and/or large maintenance organization.
• Excellent project management skills including contract management, project appraisal, and financial knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively present complex ideas and solutions to executive management, technical experts, and regional/local teams.
• In-depth technical knowledge in chemical and/or pharmaceutical processes and equipment.
• Fluent in Italian and English.