Head of Engineering

About Bora Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world‑class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much‑needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, and our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain. Head of Engineering - Role Summary The Head of Engineering role is a highly visible and critical leadership role that will oversee all engineering activities onsite, including maintenance, capital and facilities management for the site. Plays a significant role in any reconfiguration of plant equipment and its layout onsite, while ensuring that compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations is maintained at all times. This role will also lead EHS for the site. Essential Functions Provide leadership and guidance of the site Engineering and EHS departments. Ensure alignment of Site growth plans and strategies, including accountability for the site CAPEX plan. Maintain a skilled engineering workforce that can deploy the right skills to deliver on the site transformation plans. Provide engineering leadership at site level plus regional level when required. Management of Site Facility Master Plan as a strategic tool for capital investments. Is a problem‑identifier and solver; recognizes a wide range of early warning signals in the business, which allows and/or requires a proactive approach to problem prevention. Influence the strategic and tactical direction of the business by providing insightful and timely analytics. Ensure full alignment with site operating plans within a regulatory framework to deliver flawless EHS and cGMP compliance. Develop and implement engineering programs to drive engineering excellence. Ensure a timely and smooth transition of new assets onto the site. Operate as an ambassador for the leadership team, supporting other areas of the business as needed, such as site/business acquisition. Support the company’s safety, health and environmental program to maximize safety awareness and provide a safe work environment. Recruit, retain, and develop talent to support the growth of a world‑class CDMO. Ensure that the automation systems are developed and maintained to meet the current and future needs of the business. Minimum Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science or Engineering. 10 years of pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing experience in an Engineering function or related area within the industry. High level of experience in maintenance, project management, and validation within a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organization. Specialist technical competence and unit dose knowledge in Oral Solid Dose forms with knowledge of other dose forms is desirable. Project management skills and experience on major engineering and/or capital projects. Experience in maintenance excellence tools such as reliability‑based maintenance, operator asset care, and performance management. Ability to set an annual capital and operational budget and its management throughout the year. Ability to use and interpret data to drive decision‑making at both tactical and strategic levels. Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within the organization. Preferred Professional Engineering designation, recognized in Minnesota. Compensation and Benefits Compensation range: 162,000 - 258,000. Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives. Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions. Paid time off. Professional development opportunities. Employee wellness programs and resources. Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources. Core Values We lead with a solutions‑first mindset. We strive to do the right thing. We stay proactive. Above all, we respect everyone. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bora Pharmaceuticals is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Bora Pharmaceuticals will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bora Pharmaceuticals Inc