Biotech / Pharma Executive Leader (Engineering, Capital Projects, & Global Manufacturing Infrastructure)
- Samantha Wein
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 24
We're representing an exceptional senior executive leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector who is exploring new opportunities after recently completing a major leadership role at a global biologics manufacturing organization.
This leader brings 25+ years of experience scaling cGMP manufacturing operations, leading global engineering organizations, and delivering complex capital expansion programs across the U.S. and Europe.
🔬 Key Highlights
• Executive leadership across biotech, vaccine, and biologics manufacturing environments
• Built and expanded multiple cGMP manufacturing sites, including BSL-3 facilities
• Led engineering, facilities, EHS, automation, metrology, and technical operations across multi-site global networks
• Delivered $1B+ in capital infrastructure development and nearly 700,000 sq. ft. of new manufacturing assets
• Experience supporting viral vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, gene & cell therapies, and small molecules
• Deep collaboration with U.S. government programs, including BARDA and DoD
• Known for building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence across 17+ pharmaceutical and biotech sites worldwide
🏠Areas of Expertise
• Global Engineering & Facilities Leadership
• Capital Project Delivery & Site Expansion
• cGMP Manufacturing Infrastructure
• Operational Readiness & Site Startups
• CDMO Manufacturing Operations
• Process Automation, Validation & EHS
• Global Technical Operations Strategy
đź“Ť Location: U.S. (open to relocation or hybrid leadership roles)
🎯 Target Roles
VP / SVP Engineering
Head of Global Engineering & Facilities
Technical Operations Leadership
Manufacturing Infrastructure Leadership
This executive is particularly well-suited for biotech, biologics manufacturers, and CDMOs undergoing facility expansion, network scale-up, or major capital programs.
If your organization is building or expanding manufacturing capacity, this is the type of leader who can design, build, and scale world-class operations.
Interested in this candidate? To request a resume or schedule an interview, please book a consultation with our team or contact us directly using the links below.
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