Sr. Director - Engineering (Facilities & Utilities)
Scorpion Therapeutics, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
Role Summary
The Senior Director of Engineering – Facilities and Utilities is responsible for leading site operations related to facilities, utilities, and engineering, ensuring the infrastructure and leadership are in place to support both the site startup and long-term manufacturing operations. This role is part of the Lilly Site Lead Team, contributing to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination. During project delivery and startup, the role guides the development of GMP-ready systems and processes, helps build operational readiness, and aligns with corporate objectives. As the site transitions to full-scale GMP manufacturing, the role focuses on sustaining operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic goals. This position supports a manufacturing startup facility in Goochland County, Virginia for monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates, and aseptic drug product manufacturing. Responsibilities
Pre-Startup and Startup Phase:
Be a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic leader, supporting the broader Lead Team. Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Define site engineering facilities priorities and roadmap; develop and implement systems and processes by leveraging internal expertise and external best practices. Serve on the site HSE Lead Team to ensure a strong safety focus throughout project delivery and startup. Act as the end user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both project and long-term site goals. Develop and adapt the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for full-scale GMP manufacturing. Ensure systems are established and executed to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities. Build strong technical relationships with corporate functions and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.
Post Startup:
Lead collaboratively and energetically, supporting the broader Lead Team. Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility at the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Define engineering priorities and roadmap; implement systems and processes using both internal expertise and external best practices. Ensure safety is embedded throughout project delivery and startup as a member of the site HSE Lead Team. Represent end-user needs during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both immediate and long-term goals. Develop and adjust the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for GMP manufacturing. Establish and execute systems to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities. Foster strong technical partnerships with corporate teams and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field Required: 10+ years of experience leading teams in the pharmaceutical industry Required: 5+ years of experience in API and aseptic manufacturing Preferred: Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations Preferred: Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team Preferred: Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects on time, within budget, and to high standards Preferred: Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong, safety-focused culture Preferred: Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
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The Senior Director of Engineering – Facilities and Utilities is responsible for leading site operations related to facilities, utilities, and engineering, ensuring the infrastructure and leadership are in place to support both the site startup and long-term manufacturing operations. This role is part of the Lilly Site Lead Team, contributing to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination. During project delivery and startup, the role guides the development of GMP-ready systems and processes, helps build operational readiness, and aligns with corporate objectives. As the site transitions to full-scale GMP manufacturing, the role focuses on sustaining operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic goals. This position supports a manufacturing startup facility in Goochland County, Virginia for monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates, and aseptic drug product manufacturing. Responsibilities
Pre-Startup and Startup Phase:
Be a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic leader, supporting the broader Lead Team. Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Define site engineering facilities priorities and roadmap; develop and implement systems and processes by leveraging internal expertise and external best practices. Serve on the site HSE Lead Team to ensure a strong safety focus throughout project delivery and startup. Act as the end user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both project and long-term site goals. Develop and adapt the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for full-scale GMP manufacturing. Ensure systems are established and executed to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities. Build strong technical relationships with corporate functions and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.
Post Startup:
Lead collaboratively and energetically, supporting the broader Lead Team. Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility at the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Define engineering priorities and roadmap; implement systems and processes using both internal expertise and external best practices. Ensure safety is embedded throughout project delivery and startup as a member of the site HSE Lead Team. Represent end-user needs during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both immediate and long-term goals. Develop and adjust the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for GMP manufacturing. Establish and execute systems to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities. Foster strong technical partnerships with corporate teams and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field Required: 10+ years of experience leading teams in the pharmaceutical industry Required: 5+ years of experience in API and aseptic manufacturing Preferred: Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations Preferred: Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team Preferred: Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects on time, within budget, and to high standards Preferred: Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong, safety-focused culture Preferred: Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
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