Engineering Site Lead / Director (m/f/d)

<h1></h1><h1></h1><h1></h1><h1><span class="emphasis">Engineering Site Lead/ Director (m/f/d)</span></h1><p></p><p></p><h2><span><span class="emphasis">Location:</span> Marburg, Deutschland</span></h2><h2><br /> </h2><h2><br /><span class="emphasis"><b>About GSK</b></span><br /> </h2><p><span>GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be their best. Learn more about us: Annual Report | Product Pipeline</span></p><h2><br /> </h2><h2><span class="emphasis">Introduction to the Role</span></h2><p></p><p>As Department Head Engineering, you will lead the Engineering function at our Marburg site, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with pharmaceutical-technical requirements (cGMP, Health, Safety, Environmental &amp; Sustainability). You’ll be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, shaping strategy and driving continuous improvement across Sustainability, Facilities/Utilities, Capital Projects, Engineering Compliance, Automation, and Production Engineering.</p><h2><br /> </h2><h2><span class="emphasis">Key Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li><p>Lead and develop an efficient Engineering organization aligned with GSK’s objectives</p></li><li><p>Drive optimization of business processes within Engineering and cross-functional teams</p></li><li><p>Oversee technical outsourcing, service agreements, and resource allocation</p></li><li><p>Manage CAPEX and OPEX planning, ensuring project delivery meets timelines and budget</p></li><li><p>Review and assess technical projects, contributing to approval processes</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with internal, legal, and regulatory standards (cGMP, EHSS)</p></li><li><p>Implement harmonized engineering processes, documents, and tools</p></li><li><p>Support global engineering initiatives and foster best practice sharing</p></li><li><p>Fulfill delegated responsibilities under German law and Marburg DH matrix</p></li><li><p>Champion site risk management and continuous improvement</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2></h2><h2><span class="emphasis"><b>Why you? </b></span></h2><h2><br /><span class="emphasis"><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></span></h2><ul><li><p>Bachelor or Master of Engineering degree in a relevant field</p></li><li><p>Extensive experience at a similar level in the pharmaceutical or related manufacturing &amp; engineering industry.</p></li><li><p>Leadership expertise in a multinational environment or matrix organization.</p></li><li><p>Fluency in English is a must</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><br /><span class="emphasis"><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></span></h2><ul><li><p>Relevant knowledge of EHS as well as cGMP rules, standards and guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of the legal framework including standards, regulations, etc.</p></li><li><p>Leadership expertise.</p></li><li><p>Internal and external customer orientation including negotiation skills and techniques in a multi-national environment.</p></li><li><p>The ability to identify, avoid and eliminate business risks.</p></li><li><p>Confident, determined and courteous appearance towards all business partners internal and external.</p></li><li><p>Fluency is German is preferred but not mandatory.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.</p><p></p><p>We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.</p><p></p><p>Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage <a href="https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/life-at-gsk/" target="_blank">Life at GSK | GSK</a></p><p></p><p>Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.</p><p><span>#LI-Onsite</span></p><p></p><p><b>Why GSK?</b></p><p><b>Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.</b></p><p></p><p>GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.</p><p></p><p>People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.</p><p></p><p>Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:DE.Contact-Recruitment&#64;gsk.com"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>DE.Contact-Recruitment&#64;gsk.com</u></span></a> where you can also request a call.</p><p></p><p>Please note should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/how-we-hire/frequently-asked-questions/"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>link</u></span></a> where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive.</p><p></p><p>GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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