At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to ensure reliable biopharmaceutical production and compliance.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days holiday, annual incentives, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the future of biopharmaceutical operations with a diverse and inclusive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on smart manufacturing and reliability strategies in a state-of-the-art facility.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with experience in automated facilities and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Own the manufacturing engineering backbone that powers reliable and compliant biopharmaceutical production across multiple microbial and mammalian manufacturing suites. As Senior Director, Operations Engineering, you will lead site‐wide Asset Maintenance and Reliability, Automation/Operational Technology (OT) and Validation, enabling robust, safe, efficient, and inspection‐ready GMP operations.
What you'll do
- Lead the functional teams delivering asset maintenance and reliability, automation and Operation Technology, and validation and compliance.
- Define and execute the site asset strategy and reliability program for equipment, utilities, and clean systems.
- Design the site automation architecture and lifecycle aligned with IT/IS policies; set OT standards and cybersecurity expectations.
- Conduct equipment and utilities validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ/PV) and maintain the site Validation Master Plan and traceability.
- Enforce robust engineering change, commissioning, and handover; maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, and asset registers.
- Set strategies for Operations Engineering across multi‐disciplinary teams that allow the organisation to be fit for purpose and ready for our growth ambition.
- Lead a team of experienced engineers, setting objectives, developing talent, and building high‐performing teams.
What you'll bring
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, or related); advanced degree desirable.
- Proven track record improving uptime, reliability, and compliance in complex, automated facilities.
- Deep knowledge of clean utilities, GMP‐critical systems, validation, and data integrity.
- Strong people leadership with an EHS and quality‐first mindset; effective cross‐functional collaborator.
- Systems expertise with platforms such as DeltaV/Siemens; familiarity with engineering standards and utilities.
- Experience building high‐performing teams and leaders across maintenance, automation/OT, and validation.
- Lean/Continuous Improvement and reliability engineering (RCM, TPM) experience.
Why join us
- Lead the full engineering value chain with substantial autonomy and visible impact on supply, compliance, and cost.
- Shape smart manufacturing and reliability strategies across a state‐of‐the‐art biologics site.
- Competitive salary, 35 days holiday (not including public holidays), annual incentive plan and up to 21% on your pension.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Senior Director, Operations Engineering in Billingham employer: FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited
As a Senior Director of Operations Engineering at our state-of-the-art biologics site in Billingham, you will enjoy a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities. Join us to lead impactful engineering strategies while being part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence in biopharmaceutical production.
Contact Details:
FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited Recruitment Team
