Utilities Team Manager

For almost six decades, Pharmathen has remained committed to its vision of improving patients’ lives through innovation and expanding access to complex pharmaceutical therapies.

Today, Pharmathen's capabilities extend across a broad range of specialized dosage forms, including sustained-release products, long-acting injectables, and oral solid dosage forms, while its portfolio includes more than 100 commercial products available internationally through a strong network of partners.

These activities are supported by a robust Research & Development and Manufacturing ecosystem, with three facilities in Greece.

The driving force behind Pharmathen is its people. With more than 1,600 employees representing 27 nationalities, the company fosters a multicultural workplace where women account for 53% of the workforce and 40% of the Senior Leadership Team.

Grounded in its shared values of integrity, quality, innovation, leadership and performance, and guided by strong business ethics and a commitment to its vision, Pharmathen remains dedicated to its founding mission: improving patients' lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Utilities Team Manager to join our Engineering team at our Sapes premises.

As a Utilities Team Manager, you will lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of utility systems, ensuring their continuous availability and compliance with GMP, quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate closely with relevant functions to ensure the reliability, efficiency and optimal performance of the site’s utility systems.

Requirements

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the safe, smooth and reliable operation of all utility systems
• Lead and coordinate preventive, corrective and routine maintenance activities for utility systems, ensuring timely execution and accurate maintenance records
• Monitor the performance and availability of utilities, identifying potential issues and ensuring timely corrective actions
• Identify and recommend improvements, upgrades and replacement solutions for utility systems to enhance reliability, efficiency and operational performance
• Oversee the maintenance and proper functioning of utility-related areas and systems
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation and records for all utility activities
• Monitor maintenance progress, identify potential risks and ensure timely resolution of technical issues and breakdowns
• Provide regular updates to the relevant management regarding maintenance progress, utility performance, operational issues and potential risks that may impact site operations
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and other relevant functions to ensure effective maintenance planning and uninterrupted utility availability
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, Health & Safety, quality and regulatory requirements across all utility operations and maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to utility systems, reliability, energy efficiency and operational performance

The ideal candidate should have:

• A BSc degree in Engineering or a relevant technical/vocational qualification
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in utilities, maintenance or a similar technical role
• Good knowledge of utility systems, their operation and maintenance
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment will be considered an asset
• Previous experience in team coordination or people management will be considered an asset

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work under strict timelines and respond effectively to operational issues
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.