Director, Commissioning and Start-Up Engineering

📋 Description

• Lead commissioning, qualification, and start-up across facilities, utilities, equipment, and
• Develop strategy and execute HAZOP studies for capital programs.
• Plan commissioning/start-up strategies, schedules, protocols, and turnover packages.
• Ensure systems readiness for GMP operations per regs, quality, safety, standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, manufacturing, quality, EHS, automation, PM and
• Manage risks, timelines, budgets, and issue resolution through project lifecycles.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Pharma or Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• 20+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification, start-up, validation, or readiness.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and matrixed work experience.
• Strong GMP track record, project leadership, and communications skills.
• Ability to influence across functions and business units.

🎁 Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and health insurance.
• Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
• Pay range is disclosed; compensation may vary by location and other factors.