Job Description The Global Engineering and Facilities team is looking for a Senior Engineer to support HVAC and plant utility projects, execute feasibility studies and participate on site committees, engineering teams, and other industry forums. This individual contributor role within the Biogen Facilities Engineering Technical Authority function is accountable for subject matter expertise in the HVAC discipline as well as plant utilities (CHWS, Steam, Domestic Utilities, Compressed Air, etc.) including experience with (GMP) design in pharmaceutical and biological applications. Experience with clean room systems and contamination control will be key in ensuring appropriate design principles for capital projects.
This Individual will demonstrate competency in supporting disciplines including Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls, and/or Civil / Structural / Architectural disciplines as it relates to primary core competencies. At Biogen, Subject Matter Expertise is demonstrated by possessing a comprehensive understanding of the complete asset lifecycle, which includes performance, design, install, CQV, operation, maintenance, and reliability requirements. For the assigned SME discipline, this role effectively contributes and adds value to all stages of the asset's lifespan, ensuring standards, specifications, strategic approach to manage the lifecycle of the asset ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and longevity.
This is a hybrid role that will be based in Research Triangle Park, NC. What You'll Do Responsible for leading facilities engineering initiatives for the assigned discipline across business unit / functions and externally (Regulatory / Outsourced Partners). Provides engineering support within the assigned facilities engineering discipline for global manufacturing operations and facilities, both internal and external. Provides day-to-day technical oversight for junior engineers within the Global Engineering & Facilities organization. Provides collaborative technical leadership as part of the Global Engineering & Facilities team, and in other cross-functional teams (e.g. Site Engineering & Facilities). Supports implementation of plant engineering systems to support new manufacturing processes and technology transfers as needed for new products or modifications to existing products. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering A minimum of 6 years' experience in Facilities Engineering in Biotech, Pharma or equivalent industry Expertise in Facilities Engineering discipline including asset lifecycle management practices; specifically, engineering / facility best practices, reliability engineering, engineering document management, computerized maintenance management, and commissioning/qualification/validation Expert knowledge and application of PDMA, FDA and EMEA regulations Excellent leadership, people management, organization, communication, and inter-personal skills Advanced ability to influence individuals at both site and enterprise level Strong communication and presentation skills Expert understanding of asset lifecycle data analytic concepts and methods Already established network of technical leaders, peers, and stakeholders in life science industry; actively participates in industry forums, etc. Who You Are This SME should have a strong facilities engineering body of experience, a passion for innovation, and the ability to build strong partnerships at all levels across the organization. SMEs will serve as thought leaders on technical projects, site committees, engineering teams, and industry forums. Objective of this role is to leverage technical expertise to create an aligned strategic technical direction for Biogen PO&T site and manufacturing operations; drive cost effectiveness, productivity and compliance.
Additional Information Why Biogen? Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients' lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
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