Engineering Senior Manager

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Engineering Senior Manager for the Industrial Operations division in our Pallini premises.

As an Engineering Senior Manager, the ideal candidate will lead and drive the engineering function supporting the operational requirements.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of production machinery
• Responsible for the performance management and professional development of all engineering personnel
• Allocates resources, prioritizes tasks, and acts as an advisor to senior management in delivering value-added engineering services
• Acts as a liaison with Process Development, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Quality Assurance in developing requirements, systems, and programs
• Accountable for the development of technical subject matter expertise and the provision of adequate engineering resources (internal and external) to ensure system reliability, robustness, and maximum availability
• Accountable for the technical quality of manufacturing and operational systems across all areas
• Accountable for the safe operation of equipment
• Submits proposals to the Production Manager regarding equipment improvements or replacements
• Responsible for the smooth operation of all utilities, electrical, and automation systems
• Leads capacity planning, efficiency optimization, and asset lifecycle analyses aligned with production, quality, and investment plans
• Monitors operational performance through KPIs, analyzes deviations, and reports insights to senior management
• Oversees technical investments, equipment procurement, and outsourced services, including decision-making and approval processes
• Leads transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc in Engineering

• At least 8 years of experience in an engineering function within a pharmaceutical company
• Proven people management experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent command of English

• Computer literate

• Project Management Skills

• People Management Skills

• Ability to prioritize and delegate effectively

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.