VP Engineering & Infrastructure

Protalix Biotherapeutics · karmiel

A leading biotechnology company in Northern Israel is seeking a VP Engineering & Infrastructure for a senior leadership role with broad strategic impact on the company's operations. Reporting directly to the COO, this position holds overall responsibility for Engineering, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Validation, and Information Technology (IT) functions. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and lead the company’s engineering and infrastructure strategy in alignment with growth, manufacturing, and regulatory objectives. • Directly manage senior leaders (Senior Directors) and oversee a broad professional organization including Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, IT, and Facility Infrastructure departments. • Assume full responsibility for the planning, budgeting, and execution of complex engineering projects, including new facility construction, expansions, upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure development. • Lead equipment, systems, process, and computerized systems validation activities in compliance with GMP requirements and local and international regulations. • Ensure the reliability and availability of manufacturing systems and infrastructure, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs. • Lead the Information Technology (IT) function, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and support for business and manufacturing operations. • Manage significant CAPEX and OPEX budgets, develop multi-year strategic plans, and monitor execution against objectives. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, technological innovation, and digital transformation programs. • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders locally and globally, as well as with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; an advanced degree is an advantage. • Minimum of 10 years of experience managing engineering organizations within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including maintenance, infrastructure, validation, and information systems. • Proven experience in senior leadership role managing managers and multidisciplinary teams. • Demonstrated success leading large-scale CAPEX projects, budget management, and cross-functional organizational initiatives. • Manufacturing experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is a significant advantage. • In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations, validation requirements, and compliance processes. • Strong leadership capabilities, proven ability to lead organizational change, strategic thinking, and a broad systems perspective. Location: Karmiel, Israel.

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