Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Director, Engineering and Maintenance
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Job Description
As a privately‑owned biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale while remaining agile and true to our “people first” philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring relentlessly pursues science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.
The
Director of Maintenance & Engineering
is responsible for leading all engineering and maintenance activities supporting aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of critical production and utility systems, while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements. The Director will drive operational excellence, asset lifecycle management, and capital project execution to support sterile drug product manufacturing.
With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List.” Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified.
Responsibilities
Lead site maintenance strategy for aseptic filling lines, isolators, RABS, lyophilizers, sterilization equipment, and cleanroom infrastructure.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime and regulatory compliance.
Oversee Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) strategy, work order management, spare parts programs, and reliability engineering initiatives.
Provide engineering oversight for critical utilities and systems, including HVAC systems (classified cleanroom environments), WFI, PW, water for injection, clean steam systems, compressed air and nitrogen systems.
Lead root‑cause investigations for equipment and system failures and implement robust CAPAs.
Ensure equipment design, operation, and maintenance align with aseptic processing requirements and contamination control strategies.
Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Production, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a state of control.
Lead audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
Own engineering change management, deviation support, and technical risk assessments.
Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility and equipment upgrade projects.
Manage technology transfers, equipment installations, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
Prepare and manage annual departmental budgets and long‑term asset strategies.
Build, lead, and develop high‑performing engineering and maintenance teams.
Establish training, safety, and qualification programs for technical staff.
Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) required.
Master’s degree (MS Engineering) preferred.
10+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in complex manufacturing.
7+ years of direct people‑leadership experience, managing managers, engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
At least 5 years supporting complex manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience with cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
Experience with CMMS, reliability‑centered maintenance, and asset management systems.
Proven project management and capital execution experience.
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
Physical Requirements
Occasional off‑hours and on‑call support required for critical manufacturing operations.
Location Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.
Our Compensation And Benefits Base salary range: $215,000 – $268,000 per year, plus annual incentive compensation based on individual and company performance. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, disability and life insurance, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time up to 120 hours in the first four years and 160 hours in the fifth year, 15 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave subject to minimum employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer (including disability and protected veterans) and maintain a drug‑free workplace.
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The
Director of Maintenance & Engineering
is responsible for leading all engineering and maintenance activities supporting aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of critical production and utility systems, while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements. The Director will drive operational excellence, asset lifecycle management, and capital project execution to support sterile drug product manufacturing.
With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List.” Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified.
Responsibilities
Lead site maintenance strategy for aseptic filling lines, isolators, RABS, lyophilizers, sterilization equipment, and cleanroom infrastructure.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime and regulatory compliance.
Oversee Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) strategy, work order management, spare parts programs, and reliability engineering initiatives.
Provide engineering oversight for critical utilities and systems, including HVAC systems (classified cleanroom environments), WFI, PW, water for injection, clean steam systems, compressed air and nitrogen systems.
Lead root‑cause investigations for equipment and system failures and implement robust CAPAs.
Ensure equipment design, operation, and maintenance align with aseptic processing requirements and contamination control strategies.
Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Production, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a state of control.
Lead audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
Own engineering change management, deviation support, and technical risk assessments.
Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility and equipment upgrade projects.
Manage technology transfers, equipment installations, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
Prepare and manage annual departmental budgets and long‑term asset strategies.
Build, lead, and develop high‑performing engineering and maintenance teams.
Establish training, safety, and qualification programs for technical staff.
Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) required.
Master’s degree (MS Engineering) preferred.
10+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in complex manufacturing.
7+ years of direct people‑leadership experience, managing managers, engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
At least 5 years supporting complex manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience with cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
Experience with CMMS, reliability‑centered maintenance, and asset management systems.
Proven project management and capital execution experience.
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
Physical Requirements
Occasional off‑hours and on‑call support required for critical manufacturing operations.
Location Parsippany, New Jersey, USA.
Our Compensation And Benefits Base salary range: $215,000 – $268,000 per year, plus annual incentive compensation based on individual and company performance. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, disability and life insurance, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time up to 120 hours in the first four years and 160 hours in the fifth year, 15 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave subject to minimum employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer (including disability and protected veterans) and maintain a drug‑free workplace.
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