Head of Production Engineering (Oracle ERP | Pharmaceuticals)

Location

Flexible / On-site / Hybrid (as applicable)

Employment Type

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role 

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Production Engineering to lead and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through robust Oracle-based ERP systems. This role is responsible for aligning production engineering, process optimization, and regulatory compliance with enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines deep pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with Oracle ERP platforms to drive operational excellence, scalability, and compliance in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Engineering & Operations

• Lead production engineering strategy across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.

• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, yield, and cost while ensuring product quality.

• Oversee technology transfer, scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Oracle ERP Leadership

• Own and drive the use of Oracle-based ERP systems (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Inventory).

• Partner with IT and ERP teams to enhance production planning, BOMs, routings, batch records, and shop floor integration.

• Ensure data integrity, system validation, and alignment with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, GxP, FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory standards.

• Support audits, inspections, and ERP-related validation (CSV).

• Embed quality-by-design principles into production engineering workflows.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop production engineering teams.

• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and IT.

• Act as a key advisor to senior management on manufacturing and ERP-driven transformation.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or production engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience working with Oracle-based ERP systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of GMP, validation, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and cross-functional projects.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or MES integrations.

• Background in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma).

• Experience supporting ERP implementations or major upgrades in pharma.

Key Competencies

• Strategic manufacturing leadership

• ERP-driven process optimization

• Regulatory and compliance excellence

• Data-driven decision-making

• Strong communication and stakeholder influence

Why Join Us

• Play a critical leadership role in a high-impact pharmaceutical organization.

• Lead digital manufacturing transformation powered by Oracle ERP.

• Competitive compensation, executive benefits, and long-term career growth.