Acino is a Swiss pharmaceutical company, leader in advanced drug delivery technologies. We have a clear focus on selected emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region, and Latin America, and we operate in some of the most dynamic countries of the world. We value courage, commitment, trust, and empathy and provide an environment that supports initiative and effort. We are proud to be action-oriented and open-minded, with a strong focus on quality and product availability, even in remote and hard to reach areas of the world.We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our Engineering team in Dubai, UAE Site- Acino Pharmaceuticals FZ LLCHead of Engineering and EHSIn this role, you are reporting directly to our Site Head. Your main mission is to ensure, coordinate and organize all engineering activities at Site.Main Tasks:

• Lead and Coach direct reports and enable them to fulfil their tasks within their Teams and functional responsibilities.
• Disciplinary and functional management of the whole Engineering Team including budget responsibility and year end processes.
• Responsible for bulk and packaging equipment investments as well as infrastructure facilities including feasibility studies, qualification activities and concept studies.
• Develop and put into action a Site Master Plan.
• Overall responsibility for OPEX & CAPEX projects including budget and timelines.
• Experience in planning and executing a Site Consolidation.
• EHS compliance and Support.
• Develop, update, and implement EHS policies, SOPs, and guidelines for critical processes.
• Set annual EHS objectives aligned with global goals and monitor their achievement.
• Train employees on EHS standards and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Conduct internal audits and review processes related to safety, health, and environmental protection.

Your Profile:

• Master degree in relevant field such as Pharmaceutical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or relevant other qualification gained in a previous role
• At least 8 -10 years of experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment in Engineering and EHS .
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and to lead within a matrix organization
• Proven and strong negotiation, communication, project management and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging, demanding and fast changing environment.
• Any certifications such as CSP, CIH, ISO or NEBOSH preferred

• Comprehensive understanding of UAE environmental, health, and safety legislation.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team with excellent working conditions. You can expect the following benefits:

• A job with a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company
• An international working environment in a constantly growing company
• A motivated, agile and service-oriented team
• Free parking facilities
• Coffee, tea and fruit at your free disposal

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organization, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!Please apply via our HR system here.

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