Head of Facilities Engineering & Project Management (f/m/d)

Role Overview

We are committed to driving sustainable progress through cutting‑edge technology. Join us as the Head of Facilities Engineering & Project Management to shape the future of precision theranostics while advancing patient care.

This role can be based in Barcelona (Spain), Ivrea (Italy), Saint‑Genis‑Pouilly (France), or Erlangen (Germany).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain engineering standards for SHS Radiopharma International facilities across all core disciplines (Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Safety, Utilities, Controls/Instrumentation, HVAC).
• Develop and implement asset strategies ensuring proper lifecycle management.
• Support design and integration of new technologies across all facilities.
• Lead the implementation of harmonized automation strategies, including Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Support the deployment of tools and automation solutions aligned with the SHS network architecture.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and quality requirements (GMP, Annex 1, etc.) and support quality escalations and corrective actions.
• Lead the portfolio of major capital investment projects and new technology implementations from concept to execution.
• Support CAPEX planning and financial control, including multi‑year roadmaps, annual forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Drive strategic investment programs such as blueprint deployment, Annex 1 compliance, and new technology rollouts.
• Oversee project governance through the PMD process, ensuring proper scoping, initiation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Take full accountability for project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, budget, and required quality standards.
• Participate in Project Status Review (PSR) meetings and implement corrective or preventive actions as needed.
• Provide leadership with reporting on execution risks and opportunities.
• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers, including daily supervision, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Ensure optimal allocation and use of internal and external resources.
• Supervise contractor engagement and approve external purchase orders.
• Ensure continuous technical training and capability development within the team.
• Promote knowledge transfer and best‑practice sharing across projects within the EU PMO structure.
• Partner closely with Quality, Business, and Operations teams to ensure facility capacity and readiness.
• Ensure projects are executed in line with project management methodology, with appropriate SME involvement.
• Drive effective stakeholder management and maintain strong cross‑functional communication.
• Travel across Europe as required, approximately one week per month.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing mid‑scale, complex capital projects in a radiopharmaceutical or highly regulated GMP environment.
• Proven ability to deliver cross‑functional projects on time and within budget.
• PMP or certification required.
• Strong background in project financial management, including cost control, margin analysis, risk management, and change‑order oversight.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing diverse teams and external contractors.
• Solid understanding of automation systems (EMS, BMS) and regulated facility environments.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast‑paced environments.

Who might thrive in this role

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Thrives in complex, regulated environments.
• Enjoys leading teams and developing talent.
• Has a continuous‑improvement mindset and actively drives operational excellence.
• Motivated to contribute to the growth and transformation of the Healthineers Radiopharma network.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.