Project Engineer & CAPEX Lead

Major accountabilities:

• Prepares, reviews and approves all project related documentation (drawings, lists, schedules, diagrams, layouts, calculations and datasheets).
• Owns and contributes to the local CAPEX definition, reporting and advancement.
• Acts as Local reference for Global Engineering technical projects and Global initiatives implementation.
•  Discuss and align strategy of project stages with local and global stakeholders when required.
•  Develops contractual strategy and framework to manage vendors / contractors and corresponding contracts.
• Drives / improves the design of the equipment and related utilities/facilities to guarantee the highest standards of reliability, quality and safety.
• Contributes to the definition and execution of the asset strategy and proper asset lifecycle management, including FMEA and Risk Assessment update.
• Documents the proposed changes/implement project following GMP rules and masters the process of change controls , project changes. Has knowledge on the different stages of commissioning and qualification of utilities, building and equipment. 
• Prepares and contribute to prepare ECARs, pCARs. Follow the Novartis SOP related to project.
• Owns the Project management system and related business processes (SOPs, WPs).

Essential requirements:

• Engineering Degree.
• Extensive experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• People management skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.