Manager, Project Engineering

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Manager, Project Engineering role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Work closely with the Finance Dept to develop and execute the site’s capital plan.

• Technical resource for EHS, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering and R&D departments.

• Manage the design of major capital projects.

• Manage the construction of major capital projects.

• Maintain capital expenditure logs.

• Reviews drawings to ensure constructability and operation.

• Develop, estimate and track Capital Allocation Requests (CARs).

• Drive the development of new and/or modification(s) of manufacturing process and packaging equipment to support new and/or existing products and line extensions.

• Determine change parts requirements for new products to facilitate their manufacturing.

• Assists in startup of facility.

• As applicable, provides daily contact with vendors and contractors.

• Coordinates information between internal consults and users and with outside construction.

• Develop metrics to drive efficiencies within the Engineering department.

• Participate as a member of the Management Team in developing site strategies and policies and represent DPT at the manager level with customers and regulatory agencies.

• Support the site’s Continuous Improvement activities.

• Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year College or University in Engineering is required.  A minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical (cGMP) manufacturing (or like) industry in a supervisory capacity with at least 4 of which being at a manager level.

• Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma tool set is preferred.

• A familiarity with compounding equipment, aerosol manufacturing, piston style bottle fillers, tube fillers, bottle capping and torquing equipment and shrink bundling is a plus.

• A familiarity with OSHA PSM/PSA and cGMP is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills across multiple departments and levels.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.