AVP, North America Engineering

Your Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Engineering and Capital Projects across the North America manufacturing network
• Develop and execute engineering and technical operations strategies supporting business growth, uninterrupted product supply, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness
• Lead large-scale capital investments, including facility expansions, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capacity enhancement projects
• Manage an annual CAPEX exceeding US $75M, with higher investment levels during expansion and growth periods
• Oversee facility and equipment lifecycle management, process optimization, reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead engineering strategy and execution across all North America manufacturing sites
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Establish long-range capital plans supporting growth, productivity, compliance, and business continuity
• Ensure engineering, validation, maintenance, and technical operations comply with FDA, DEA, OSHA, environmental, legal, and Hikma requirements
• Lead engineering and technical support for new product introductions, site transfers, technology transfers, and third-party manufacturing initiatives
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Quality, and global Engineering teams
• Provide technical due diligence for business development opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and external manufacturing relationships
• Build and develop high-performing engineering and technical organizations
• Mentor and coach leaders, and drive succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement
• Collaborate with site leaders, external agencies, contract manufacturers, engineering providers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, suppliers, partners, associations, and consultants
• Maintain regular, predictable onsite attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience managing internal and external personnel
• Demonstrated experience supporting injectable and oral/solid-dose manufacturing operations
• Experience establishing strategies and leading Engineering and technical operations organizations
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects and facility modernization programs
• Strong understanding of generic pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and cost-competitive operations
• Experience with combination products
• Proven knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging technology, engineering, maintenance, and technical operations
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, validation principles, human factors, quality systems, regulatory expectations, and industrial safety
• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Understanding and planning for scaled operations from R&D to commercialization
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, asset utilization, OEE, quality, cost efficiency, and material control
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership, regulatory agencies, suppliers, customers, and global teams
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills
• Results-oriented focus on safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost performance
• Expertise in capital project management, facility engineering, asset lifecycle management, and engineering program execution
• Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Excellent project management skills delivering complex cross-functional and global initiatives
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical and financial information for diverse audiences
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player able to work effectively in domestic and international environments
• Significant travel expected to support operational needs
• Professional Engineering (PE), Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading engineering and capital projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness. Proven ability to manage large‑scale capital investments and optimize facility and equipment lifecycle management while fostering high‑performing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Leadership
• Capital Project Management
• CGMP Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Engineering Program Execution
• Facility Engineering
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Process Optimization
• Validation Principles
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Quality Systems
• Cost Efficiency
• Continuous Improvement