Why Us?
At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Director of Global Engineering & EHS is responsible for leading all aspects of Engineering and Environmental Health & Safety for Par Health.
Engineering: Responsible for capital budget management and governance processes for Par Health. Oversees implementation of capital projects in line with engineering project management principles to meet agreed budget and schedule. Provide technical support to sites through corporate team of SME’s including chemistry, electrical & instrumentation, and safe systems of work. Develop site master plans to include long range growth, compliance, and investment requirements to support business strategy. Create and embed appropriate engineering standards across the manufacturing network. Ensure efficient spending processes in the areas of capital equipment, engineering, and construction services. Build technical capability within corporate and site engineering teams to align resources and maximize delivery to the business.
Environmental Health & Safety: Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with environmental regulations across the company. This role requires a combination of strategic vision and hands-on implementation to build a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Work closely with various departments to develop, implement, and sustain EHS programs, policies, and procedures that protect the workforce and the environment. Develop and implement strategies driving continuous improvement, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Job Description
Accountability
- Manage the Par Health Capital program.
- Provide engineering expertise with the manufacturing network ensuring appropriate.
- Develop capital expenditure management tools and metrics.
- Represent global operations for property risk management activities.
- Support the development of site master plans for all manufacturing plants.
- Engage a network for external vendors to provide engineering expertise when required.
- Develop a strategic plan outlining the capital expenditure requirements for Par Health.
- Engage business stakeholders to identify their engineering support requirements.
- Develop and implement an EHS Strategy that supports the Risk Profile for Par Health.
- Develop and implement an EHS Business Partner structure to support the needs of all stakeholders.
- Establish measures that monitor key elements related to EHS goal attainment.
- Execute strategic EHS direction; determine key strategic plan elements and develop appropriate goals and objectives.
- Apply appropriate tools and assessments during equipment and product design, development, and manufacturing.
- Oversee compliance. Identify, manage, and eliminate EHS systems-related compliance issues. Interact with national, state, and local authorities, where appropriate.
- Lead and report on progress toward the development and implementation of prevention-based EHS management initiatives for manufacturing and administrative processes.
- Lead sustainability initiatives in support of regulatory, commercial and social responsibility requirements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- BS/BA in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, EHS or Chemistry; advanced degree desirable.
- 10-15 years’ experience in a healthcare, preferably in a pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization.
- Capital engineering management experience is required.
Knowledge
- In-depth experience in the application of EHS systems supporting pharmaceutical organizations.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written.
- Ability to lead and direct multisite diverse teams
- Proficient use of project management and safety reporting programs
Working Conditions
This position work in an office environment. Position will involves periods in manufacturing areas both API and final dosage manufacturing sites that requires use of site-specific PPE. Many manufacturing areas are not climate controlled.
Travel up to thirty percent (30%) may be required.
Scope of Authority
This position interfaces with all business aspects of Global Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. There are also significant relationships with various levels of management, including the Executive Leadership Team.
Direct reports for this role include both Engineering and EHS professionals, as well as dotted line personnel across the network.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
EEO Statement:
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
