Plant Engineering

**Introduction**:
**CordenPharma** is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DP), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the US, provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

**Our People Vision**:
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

**Plant Engineering & Maintenance Lead (M/F/d)***:
**What you can expect**:
CordenPharma is making a bold move to expand its **Peptide Platform**, strengthening our position as a global leader in **CDMO peptide manufacturing**. A major milestone in this journey is the construction of a **state-of-the-art peptide manufacturing facility**in **Muttenz**, **Switzerland**- located just outside Basel, a major biotech and pharma hub.

As part of this exciting expansion, we are seeking a **Plant Engineering & Maintenance Lead**to ensure the reliability, safety, and operational efficiency of all production-related and infrastructural facilities at our Schweizerhalle site. In this role, you will oversee building technology, utilities (energy and water), ventilation systems, and ensure full compliance with ATEX, GMP, and safety standards. You will also lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of automation systems to optimize plant performance and data integrity in a regulated environment. Additionally, you will take strategic ownership of all facility management contracts and services, including those with the GETEC Park team and other external partners**.**

Your Tasks will include:

- Ensure the availability, reliability, and functionality of infrastructure and production facilities.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corrective and preventive maintenance strategy for the site, including plant reinvestment programs.
- Act as the main point of contact and coordinator with GETEC for all infrastructure and production facility maintenance.
- Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of automation systems (BMS, EMS, SCADA, PLCs) across infrastructure and production environments.
- Optimize the balance between in-house teams and external service providers to maintain a seamless GMP-regulated environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external service providers, handling contract management and liaising with relevant authorities.
- Ensure GMP and safety training for the on-site maintenance team in collaboration with GETEC.
- Lead technology, innovation, and site-related projects to drive continuous improvement.
- Guarantee the safe operation of all infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, ATEX requirements, and technical standards.
- Manage the site’s Repair and Upgrade (R&U) budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
- Identify and resolve technical deficiencies in collaboration with production teams.
- Promote continuous improvement processes to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Ensure maintenance operations comply with all regulatory and legal requirements, including cGMP and safety standards.
- Implement technical, operational, and organizational measures to optimize maintenance costs.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and ensure maintenance objectives are met
- Escalate critical maintenance issues to the Head of Technical Operations/Managing Director.

**To successfully master this role, we are looking for the following qualifications**:

- Degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, automation technology or a comparable technical field.
- Strong technical acumen with a solid understanding of maintenance, process engineering, and plant construction.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance leadership role, ideally in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
- Hands-on experience with technical production facilities, process development, and production operations is a plus.
- Proven leadership experience managing diverse teams, both directly and indirectly.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of driving successful initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering strong relationships across teams and external partners.
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is essential. Additional languages are a plus.

**Why Join Us?**:
A key leadership role in shaping a cutting-edge manufacturing site
A dynamic and collaborative work