FAMAR is a European Contract Manufacturing and Development partner, for the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry. Building on our 75 years’ expertise, we are your reliable partner to deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer-care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms, while providing a particularly strong expertise in Liquids, Ointments and Creams. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1.850 employees and with a network of 6 production sites and 2 R&D units, we supply a wide range of 1.800 products for more than 80 international markets.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced professional to fill the position of Group Engineering Director, to be based preferably in Madrid, Spain, or in any of our other locations, in Greece (Alimos, Anthoussa, Avlonas or Thiva), or Italy (Milan).

BASIC MISSION/JOB PURPOSE:

The Group Engineering Director leads the Corporate Engineering function and is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic capital projects across all Group sites.

The role defines the engineering and capex roadmap to support sustainable growth, manage obsolescence and guarantees compliance with GMP and EHS standards, and drives innovation and operational excellence. Furthermore, oversees Corporate Project Managers, provides functional leadership to site engineering teams in partnership with BU heads, spearheads the Capex Approval Committee, represents FAMAR in customer events and competitions, and acts as the technical interface with customers. The role defines the strategies for the technical functions by identifying the needs related to human resources, technologies, organization, and market requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategy, Governance & Capex Focus.

2. Capital Projects, M&A and Strategic Transfers.

3. RFQ Process, Supplier and Customer Interface.

4. Compliance and Containment Strategy.

5. Functional Oversight of Site Engineering.

6. Reporting, Financial Management & Budgeting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 12-15 years’ progressive leadership experience in engineering and capital projects within regulated manufacturing industries (Pharma, Food, Chemical).
• University degree (BSc) in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field; MSc in Engineering Management, Process Engineering, or an MBA is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing multi-site, large-scale investment programs.
• Experience in turnaround situations and change management
• Strong experience in RFQ management (both suppliers and customers), GMP/Annex1 compliance, and technical qualification.
• Experience in M&A due diligence activities is considered an advantage.
• Strategic Vision and Business Acumen; Strong Leadership and People Development Skills; Excellent Communication; Negotiation and Influence; Financial Planning, Capex Management and Analytical Thinking; Deep Knowledge of GMP; EHS regulations and Engineering Standards.
• Manufacturing and packaging equipment knowledge; Cost-Volume-Profit-Relationship, Variable Costing System, Budgeting and Planning; PMP certification or similar (a plus).
• Ability to travel regularly and as needed