Head of Engineering, Texas (AD level)

Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for engineering and facilities operations to enable successful launch of a new RLT manufacturing site
- Develop and execute the site engineering strategy and five-year Site Master Plan (capacity, capital investment, resource planning)
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities organization (succession planning, talent development)
- Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are designed, commissioned, qualified, and maintained to meet regulatory and business requirements
- Lead capital project planning and execution (on time, within budget, aligned with site launch milestones)
- Establish and maintain continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies
- Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Health, Safety & Environment to support inspection readiness and operational excellence
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline (or equivalent education and relevant experience)
- 10+ years progressive engineering experience in US cGMP environments
- 5+ years leadership experience in engineering and maintenance in a cGMP plant (including Lean-aligned facility design)
- Expertise in pharmaceutical engineering systems (facilities, utilities, equipment, commissioning, qualification, lifecycle maintenance)
- Direct involvement with quality regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA or EMA)
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry engineering standards and construction project management
- Significant EHS and GxP/QA experience building an injury- and error-free culture

Desirable Requirements
- Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical, radiochemistry, or sterile drug product manufacturing
- Prior new site start-up/launch involvement (design through commissioning and qualification)