Location: Saint-Peterburg

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our production site as the Engineering Head. In this role, you will lead our engineering and maintenance operations on-site, implement automation, ensuring seamless functionality of equipment, facilities and infrastructure in compliance with regulations, GxPs and HSE standards.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the technical aspects of production facilities/equipment, ensuring technical availability, reliability, and condition of assets (e.g. business continuity in the assigned area)
Oversee the facility management function on the site, ensuring optimal cost spend and effective work and collaboration established with the contractors.
Drive / improve Technical Services (infrastructure, utilities), availability, reliability. Drive sustainability projects on site.
Manage, coordinate of centrally shared systems/databases and provide professional infrastructure for design, installation, qualification and lifecycle management of facilities and equipment.
Assure accurate budget execution in respective areas, drive Operational Excellence projects.
Develop and implement an effective asset strategy, focusing on detailed lifecycle management and meticulous maintenance planning and execution.
Collaborate closely with senior management, including the site and platform engineering heads, in formulating a robust long-term investment strategy.
Develop project execution strategy and execute investment projects adhering to strict timelines, budgetary guidelines, and uncompromising quality and safety standards. Skillfully manage essential project documentation, including charters, business cases, and CARs (Capital Appropriation Requests).
Develop contractual strategy and framework to manage vendors / contractors and corresponding contracts.
Lead and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Engage actively as a member of the site leadership team and the platform engineering leadership team.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Diploma in engineering (mechanical, civil or utility) of equivalent.
At least 7 years experience in Engineering on manufacturing sites;
Broad technical understanding across most Engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.)
In-depth technical knowledge in chemical and / or pharmaceutical processes and equipment
Extended HSE and GxP/QA knowledge
Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively present complex ideas and solutions to site management, technical experts and regional / local teams
Fluent in English and proficient in the local language.

What we offer for you:

Competitive salary and annual bonus level, corporate car, medical insurance (for the employee and children, additional discount given for close relatives), life insurance, meal allowance, mobile compensation, flexible working hours, internal and external educational courses and trainings, 3 additional days of paid vacation, professional and career development opportunities (locally as well as worldwide).

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? : https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Site Engineering Head