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Director, Engineering and Design

  • ... Posted on: Mar 10, 2026
  • ... Scorpion Therapeutics
  • ... Wilson, Kansas
  • ... Salary: Not Available
  • ... Full-time

Director, Engineering and Design   

Job Title :

Director, Engineering and Design

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Wilson Kansas United States

Remote :

No

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Want to use specialized AI just for BioPharma to compete for this highly desirable role? Check out our updated tool today! Role Summary Director, Engineering and Design leads engineering and design for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Wilson, NC. The role oversees complex capital-project engineering and design activities aligned with Johnson & Johnson business objectives, coordinates with SMEs and partners, and drives an industrialized project-delivery approach with reusable digital design standards. Travel is required initially to co-locate with the selected AE Design Firm, with relocation to a commutable distance of the Wilson site thereafter. Responsibilities Lead the overall engineering process including process and infrastructure design working closely with operating company engineering team and J&J SMEs. Assure that the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed. Work with the E&D Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr. to drive the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm and define correction action plans if necessary. Establish plans for personal talent development, diversification, and professional development. Develop personal yearly project and personal goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS and development goals. Execute short- and long-term tactical engineering initiatives and programs based on strategic project goals and objectives. Assure use of the Value Improving Practices (VIPs) Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews. Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements (cGXP, EHS, …) are incorporated. Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc. Assure that the J&J Standard Design Platforms are deployed on all projects. Setup project specific training for internal and external SMEs. Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the certification process. Review AE progress and identify action plans where required to get back on track. Implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects. Ensure AE issues timely Monthly Reports. Lead effort to resolve key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phase with appropriate SMEs. Lead in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process. Education Bachelor’s or higher degree is required, preferably in Engineering Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field is preferred Qualifications Required: Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience with engineering design and construction including knowledge of AutoCAD Systems. Required: Minimum of five (5) years of related project management experience. Required: Experience with project management related systems/tools such as SharePoint, Document Management systems, CMMS, MS Project, Project Management Processes and/or Property Management Tools. Required: Solid project management skills, proven organization, coordination, and action tracking skills; including project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Required: Strong business acumen and relationship building skills. Required: An ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment. Required: An ability to adapt to emerging standard methodologies and industry innovations. Required: Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines. Required: Excellent technical and analytical skills. Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Preferred: Experience leading complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed or global teams. Preferred: Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders. Preferred: Global experience of J&J with respect to E&PS and business partner interaction. Preferred: Experience managing complex workstreams across geographically dispersed teams. Skills Required: Agile Decision Making Required: Budget Management Required: Business Planning Required: Collaborating Required: Customer Centricity Required: Developing Others Required: Financial Competence Required: Inclusive Leadership Required: Leadership Required: Lean Supply Chain Management Required: Organizational Project Management Required: Project Engineering Required: Project Integration Management Required: Quality Assurance (QA) Required: Regulatory Compliance Required: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application Required: Scientific Research Required: Stakeholder Engagement Additional Requirements Travel required; initial travel to co-locate with AE Design Firm, with eventual residence within commutable distance of Wilson, NC. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted:

Mar 10, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_B40CB90D943E067D4B5E436599FEAFF0

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Wilson

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Want to use specialized AI just for BioPharma to compete for this highly desirable role? Check out our updated tool today! Role Summary Director, Engineering and Design leads engineering and design for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Wilson, NC. The role oversees complex capital-project engineering and design activities aligned with Johnson & Johnson business objectives, coordinates with SMEs and partners, and drives an industrialized project-delivery approach with reusable digital design standards. Travel is required initially to co-locate with the selected AE Design Firm, with relocation to a commutable distance of the Wilson site thereafter. Responsibilities Lead the overall engineering process including process and infrastructure design working closely with operating company engineering team and J&J SMEs. Assure that the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed. Work with the E&D Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr. to drive the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm and define correction action plans if necessary. Establish plans for personal talent development, diversification, and professional development. Develop personal yearly project and personal goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS and development goals. Execute short- and long-term tactical engineering initiatives and programs based on strategic project goals and objectives. Assure use of the Value Improving Practices (VIPs) Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews. Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements (cGXP, EHS, …) are incorporated. Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc. Assure that the J&J Standard Design Platforms are deployed on all projects. Setup project specific training for internal and external SMEs. Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the certification process. Review AE progress and identify action plans where required to get back on track. Implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects. Ensure AE issues timely Monthly Reports. Lead effort to resolve key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phase with appropriate SMEs. Lead in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process. Education Bachelor’s or higher degree is required, preferably in Engineering Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field is preferred Qualifications Required: Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience with engineering design and construction including knowledge of AutoCAD Systems. Required: Minimum of five (5) years of related project management experience. Required: Experience with project management related systems/tools such as SharePoint, Document Management systems, CMMS, MS Project, Project Management Processes and/or Property Management Tools. Required: Solid project management skills, proven organization, coordination, and action tracking skills; including project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Required: Strong business acumen and relationship building skills. Required: An ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment. Required: An ability to adapt to emerging standard methodologies and industry innovations. Required: Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines. Required: Excellent technical and analytical skills. Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Preferred: Experience leading complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed or global teams. Preferred: Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders. Preferred: Global experience of J&J with respect to E&PS and business partner interaction. Preferred: Experience managing complex workstreams across geographically dispersed teams. Skills Required: Agile Decision Making Required: Budget Management Required: Business Planning Required: Collaborating Required: Customer Centricity Required: Developing Others Required: Financial Competence Required: Inclusive Leadership Required: Leadership Required: Lean Supply Chain Management Required: Organizational Project Management Required: Project Engineering Required: Project Integration Management Required: Quality Assurance (QA) Required: Regulatory Compliance Required: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application Required: Scientific Research Required: Stakeholder Engagement Additional Requirements Travel required; initial travel to co-locate with AE Design Firm, with eventual residence within commutable distance of Wilson, NC. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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