Associate Director, Commissioning and Start-Up Engineering (BDS)

Role: Associate Director of Commissioning and Start-Up overseeing operational leadership for GMP facility commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities in biopharma manufacturing. Objectives include ensuring assets are delivered safely, compliant, and ready for GMP operations, supporting site expansions, and facility commissioning. Responsibilities encompass developing program strategies, leading hazard studies, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating with engineering, validation, quality, and EHS to execute commissioning plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational readiness. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; 10-12+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, with broad experience in commissioning, validation, or operational readiness; proven leadership in a GMP-regulated environment; strong project and stakeholder management skills. Preferred: Experience with facility expansions, biologics, sterile injectables, and digital CQV systems; prior leadership in global or matrixed teams. High-Value: Focus on biotech and biologics manufacturing, facility commissioning, validated GMP environments, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and site start-up. Work setup involves travel to project sites with potential extended hours during critical phases.