Executive Director, Engineering

* Set the vision and multi‑year strategy for maintenance, utilities, and engineering aligned to business goals, capacity needs, and compliance requirements.* Serve on the Durham Site Leadership Team; influence site priorities and resource allocation.* Build and develop a high-performing organization (~200 employees) including associate directors, managers, engineers, technicians, and coordinators; coach/mentor leaders and ICs.* Promote an inclusive, positive culture emphasizing safety, quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.* Own master shutdown schedules and execution across maintenance, calibration, capital project work, and GMP cleaning; chair/attend daily shutdown meetings to track completion.* Background in reliability engineering, RBAM/RCM/FMEA, and root cause analysis.* Experience with shutdown/turnaround management and multi-site coordination.* Familiarity with automation/controls and vendor/OEM management.* Certifications: PMP, CMRP/CRE, Six Sigma/Lean, PE or equivalent.* Track record owning maintenance and calibration programs, reliability improvement initiatives, and capital project delivery (scope, cost, schedule, quality, qualification/validation).* Proficiency with CMMS/EAM and GMP-compliant calibration systems; experience analyzing maintenance data to reduce reactive work and increase reliability.* Working knowledge of SAP (Plant Maintenance and spare parts procurement) or equivalent ERP.* Strong understanding of utilities operations (boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, water systems, wastewater/storm water) and associated regulatory requirements.* Familiarity with automation/controls environments and collaboration with OEMs/vendors.* Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and relevant Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Labor regulations.* Experience leading audits/inspections, deviations, investigations, and CAPA.* Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and financial acumen for OPEX/CAPEX management.* Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; effective written and oral communication.* Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and foster an inclusive, positive team culture.* Certifications: PMP, CMRP/CRE, Six Sigma/Lean.* Experience with shutdown/turnaround management and multi-site/COE collaboration.* Direct experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including equipment qualification/validation and change control.**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr