Director Site Engineering d/m/w
The Mission
Our client is a leading global biopharmaceutical company developing and producing life-changing therapies across multiple therapeutic areas – including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. The Berlin site plays a key role within the group’s global manufacturing network and is currently undergoing a major transformation toward higher agility, efficiency, and digital maturity.
Your Role
As Director of Site Engineering, you will take full responsibility for the site’s technical organization – including engineering, maintenance, utilities, and capital projects. You will lead the team through a phase of modernization and cultural transformation, ensuring reliable technical performance and driving excellence across all areas of Site Engineering.
- Lead the Site Engineering and Maintenance organization, managing both day-to-day operations and long-term transformation initiatives
- Take ownership of the site’s technical budget and annual CAPEX plan (approx. €20 million)
- Directly manage a core team of seven and indirectly lead around 60 technical professionals
- Develop and implement strategies for maintenance excellence, digitalization, and process optimization
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental standards, embedding Good Engineering Practices across all activities
- Strengthen interfaces between Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure reliability, efficiency, and product safety
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation through automation and smart data use
- Represent the Site Engineering organization within the global network and act as a trusted counterpart for corporate functions and authorities
Your Profile
- University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related discipline)
- Proven experience as Director or Head of Site Engineering & Maintenance in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment – with full technical and organizational responsibility
- Strong background in both Engineering and Maintenance; combined scope of responsibility is essential
- Demonstrated success in leading transformation and digitalization initiatives
- High intrinsic motivation to drive agility, efficiency, and modernization – and to lead by example
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset
- Fluent in English
What Our Mandate Offers
Attractive compensation I Open-minded and modern working environment I 30 vacation days I Company pension scheme I Professional development and training opportunities I Company car or car allowance I Generous relocation package including real estate agent fees I Subsidized canteen I Subsidized health and sports programs I Disability insurance I Long-term account with flexible usage options I Employee discounts I Stock program I Group accident insurance I Performance-based bonus I Long-Term Incentive Plan I Trust-based working hours I Employee referral program I Salary conversion options for retirement savings I Global wellbeing program I Interactive online courses for employees’ children I Parent-child office I Employee recognition program
Location
Berlin
Contact Person
Oliver Look
look@l-g.de
+49-221-98592-116