Job Introduction
Engineering Lead - (Instrumentation & Controls)
Location: Hoddesdon
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
About the Role
We are recruiting for an Engineering Lead - (Instrumentation & Controls) to provide Site wide specialist technical support within their field of expertise, as an active member of the engineering team. Advise, lead, and consult on engineering activities, ensuring they are carried out and documented in compliance with relevant SOP’s and GMP requirements. This associate role requires the incumbent to work closely with the Engineering Manager regarding their personal development relating to line managing skills in order to progress to the lead role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, direct and allocate technicians resource within multiskilled (instrumentation) teams, ensuring an efficient and effective support service is provided.
- Conduct routine planned, and unplanned maintenance work, ensuring all work is completed as per schedule, and is documented consistently and compliantly, ensuring all engineering documents are audit ready.
- Respond appropriately to emergency breakdowns across site where technical support is required to repair equipment, machinery etc. with minimal impact on operations.
- Liaise with all people that might be impacted by the work, affording them the opportunity here possible, to minimize disruptions and keeping them informed of progress and expected completion targets.
- Liaise with the various departments and plan in the most efficient and least interruptive way, the co-ordination and execution of plant shutdowns and start ups.
- Ensure that all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and be proactive in addressing potential issues of hazard and risk and reporting such issues to management for prompt action.
- Support both internal and external audits for both legislative and regulatory compliance as the engineering specialist in their field.
- Support standardisation of equipment and spares, ensuring obsolescence and critical spares are managed.
- Propose and support creation, modification and deletion of preventative maintenance job plans to ensure the Site maintenance strategy remains current and appropriate for the installed equipment and plant on the Hoddesdon Site.
Candidate Profile
- City & Guilds (or equivalent) in electrical, mechanical, or
controls/instrumentation engineering disciplines
An appropriate qualification in a second, complementary engineering discipline.
Formal Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
Minimum of 10yrs in the Health & Chemical Industry
Broad knowledge of Engineering disciplines
Understanding of GxP principles
Mechanical & Electrical qualifications
Leadership skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Engineering ONC
- Engineering HNC
- Worked within the Public & Private sectors
Why Pharmaron?
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.