Sr. Executive Engineering

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Sandoz, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead and execute engineering, maintenance, commissioning, and project activities for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Ensure GMP compliance, HSE and audit readiness, manage procurement and cost estimation, supervise maintenance and calibration work, update CMMS, coach the team, and report technical complaints. Drive equipment and facility improvement projects and coordinate with local and global stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within lifecycle cost constraints.
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Job Description Summary

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!
-Engineer Execute engineering activities (design, implementation, maintenance, etc.) within technical area of expertise by using reliable and cost effective technical solutions, ensuring technical quality to enable the overall site / project objectives.Maintenance Technician IIResponsible for execution of maintenance And calibration activities and commissioning activities for projects at site level.Process Engineer Supervise plant engineering team providing technical assistance to the function and ensuring that the best possible maintenance, repair and/or modifications are undergoneOther positions Execute for design, execution and hand-over projects within cost, time schedule, quality and functionality withintechnical area of responsibility.  

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Engineer -Support internal and external audits -Own the Training Curriculum for own Job Profile -Lead or contribute to equipment, utility, facility improvement projects (e.g. energy efficiency, productivity, environmental compliance, maintenance) -Get permits for maintenance / calibration / projects -Develop Project Cost Estimation And Value Improvement Review -Identify technical solutions
  • Prepare project procurement plan, perform project tendering and procurement -Perform project HSE management And execute project safety stops/reviews -Perform project reviews (e.g. Technical Quality Review (TQR), constructability) Maintenance Technician II
  • Support internal and external audits -Prepare tools, spare parts etc. for maintenance / calibration -Identify spare parts for maintenance and maintain pick-lists -Get permits for maintenance / calibration / projects
  • Execute work orders for maintenance / calibration as per method statement / procedure -Supervise maintenance /calibration work as Subject Matter Expert (SME) -Update CMMS after maintenance / calibration completion -Document execution of calibrationProcess Engineer -Ensure compliance with industrial standards and GMP guidelines -Implement preventive maintenance plan in shutdown intervals according to the schedule maintenance plan and planned corrective repairs to equipment problems
  • Participate in maintenance/reliability reviews of new projects -Execute and follow up any infrastructure/civil work task in the production plant -Supervise the change over operations for production equipment to improve productivity of equipment
  • Coach and motivate new team members -Responsible for personal and professional development -Support building organizational culture in line with Sandoz VAndB
  • Execute project in alignment with key local and global stakeholders -Execute the project according life cycle costs and project schedules -Apply state of the art technical solutions according compliance standards and HSE regulations -Ensure projects on site are developed through their various stages of scope, definition, approval and implementation
  • Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

 Minimum Requirements: 
  Work Experience:

  • Functional Breadth.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Operations Management and Execution.

 Skills:

  • Agile (Programming Methodology).
  • Architectural Engineering.
  • Aws (Amazon Web Services).
  • Business Continuity.
  • Business Networking.
  • Change Control.
  • Computer Science.
  • Construction Management.
  • Cost Management.
  • Flexibility.
  • General Hse Knowledge.
  • Hvac (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning).
  • Including Gdp.
  • Installations (Computer Programs).
  • Knowledge Of Capa.
  • Knowledge Of Gmp.
  • Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems  .
  • Manufacturing (Production).
  • Project Commissioning.
  • Project Engineering.
  • Project Execution.
  • Risk Management.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Rca).
  • Software Development.
  • Total Productive Maintenance.
Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Skills Desired

Agile (Programming Methodology), Architectural Engineering, Aws (Amazon Web Services), Business Continuity, Business Networking, Change Control, Computer Science, Construction Management, Cost Management, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning), Including Gdp, Installations (Computer Programs), Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems  , Manufacturing Production, Project Commissioning, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Software Development, Total Productive Maintenance

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Functional breadth across engineering and operations
  • Collaborating across boundaries (cross-functional teamwork)
  • Operations management and execution experience
  • Agile (programming methodology)
  • Architectural engineering knowledge
  • AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Business continuity planning
  • Change control familiarity
  • Computer science or IT fundamentals
  • Construction management experience
  • Cost management and project estimation
  • General HSE knowledge
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) knowledge
  • GDP (Good Distribution Practice) knowledge
  • Installations (computer programs) experience
  • Knowledge of CAPA processes
  • Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
  • Manufacturing (production) experience
  • Project commissioning experience
  • Project engineering and execution skills
  • Risk management capability
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills
  • Software development familiarity
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) knowledge

Sandoz Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sandoz and has not been reviewed or approved by Sandoz.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are consistently described as core components across U.S. roles and materials. Feedback suggests the medical offering is broad and a standard pillar of the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a company match described as generous is commonly included for U.S. roles. This savings support is positioned alongside other primary benefits as part of total rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.

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The Company
HQ: Basel
17,135 Employees

What We Do

Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. ​ ​Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.​ We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.

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