Manufacturing and Supply
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About the job

Main responsibilities:

• Support the Engineering studies to define the scope, pass the scope through funding processes and lead the procurement and engineering process once the funding has been received.

• Identify appropriate staff for the Engineering project execution.

• Define together with Purchasing the best contract model for all key steps from Detail Engineering, Construction & C&Q activities.

• Collaborate strongly with IFF Program teams to manage basic engineering studies with optimized solutions leveraging Frankfurt process replication while integrating China local rules & codes.

• Collaborate strongly with the Production unit, maintenance and site engineering to map project co-activity.

• Build an alligned strategy with Program Design team, purchasing & Engineering to identify best contractors to secure construction down to mechanical completion. Lead selected engineering contractors to deliver project objectives.

• Study & build the project in accordance with EHS, Quality, Business & User requirements with focus on design to cost solutions.

• Implement Project Controls & Planning with appropriate SOPs.

• Implement standard reporting (Monthly Project Report) to manage and communicate on Safety, Cost, Planning & Performance.

• Ensure that both Sanofi EHS, Quality standards and China regulation are implemented & validated before execution.

• Strengthen leadership and organizational capabilities within the team while building and sustaining a high performance management team.

• Anticipate, identify and communicate project risks on & across the site.

• Track action plans to manage risk all along the project and assist site teams during PQ & validation activities before full handover.

About you

• Experience/Education: Master’s degree in mechanical or Process Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical industries leading Tier 1 project; experience within Pharmaceutical facility start-up or manufacturing position with proven leadership record
• Soft and technical skills: In depth knowledge in Biologics process including aseptic technologies; Strong knowledge on GMPs & EHS requirements; Ability to manage projects in a complex environment while achieving significant business results; Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization; Know-how in integrated C&Q activities for Pharma process
• Languages: fluency in german and english; Other languages will be appreciated