Site Engineering Head - USFDA OSD Facility

Michael Page

India

2-4 Years

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Job Description

Lead engineering for a large, highly regulated USFDA formulation site
Enterprise‑scale role with authority over utilities, assets, and audits

Job Description

Head the entire site engineering function, leading a team of 70+ engineers and technical staff.
Own engineering operations across process equipment, utilities, maintenance, and site infrastructure.
Act as the single‑point engineering leader for USFDA, MHRA, and EU audits, ensuring continuous compliance.
Drive engineering readiness, reliability, and lifecycle management for OSD and sterile manufacturing blocks.
Partner closely with Plant Head and Corporate Engineering on capex planning, upgrades, and technology deployment.
Ensure regulatory compliance, documentation robustness, and audit preparedness at all times.
Strengthen automation, digitization, and system‑driven maintenance practices across the site.
Build a strong succession pipeline and a high‑performance engineering culture.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Head should have:

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (Mechanical or Electrical).
Currently an HOD Engineering / Site Engineering Head (minimum 2+ years in HOD role or equivalent large block ownership).
Direct reporting exposure to Plant Head / Corporate Engineering Head / Head Engineering.
Hands‑on experience facing USFDA audits within the last 3 years.
Prior exposure to multiple USFDA and MHRA/EU audits across previous organizations.
Strong experience with process equipment and utilities in oral solid dosage manufacturing
(injectables exposure is desirable strong OSD background is acceptable).
Demonstrated stability with a minimum of 3+ years tenure in current and past roles.
Exposure to process automation, MES, or digitized manufacturing systems will be a strong advantage.
Background from reputed USFDA‑approved formulation manufacturing plants only.

What's on Offer

A site‑critical engineering leadership role in a globally regulated manufacturing environment.
High visibility with both corporate and plant leadership, influencing long‑term engineering strategy.
Opportunity to lead large‑scale teams, assets, and compliance programs.
A role suited for seasoned engineering leaders seeking scale, authority, and impact rather than incremental responsibility.

If you are passionate about engineering in the pharmaceutical industry and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

More Info

Job Type:

Permanent Job

Function:

Pharmaceutical

Employment Type:

Full time

About Company

Michael PageJob Source: www.michaelpage.co.in

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 145817237

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