Methods and Engineering Manager

Location: Toulouse
Department: Facilities & Engineering
Reports To: Facilities Director

We're excited to share this opportunity is part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just-Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, help us to pioneer access to medicine

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate cross-functionally (Facilities & Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, CQV, Quality) to identify, analyze and resolve complex operational issues
• Propose and implement effective, data-driven improvement strategies; monitor results and adjust KPIs/tools as needed
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and resource optimization
• Supervise a cross-functional team (engineers, planners, technicians); develop skills matrices and succession plans
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the annual technical shutdown, including planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and system tracking in collaboration with the CMMS planner
• Facilitate internal and cross-functional meetings; analyze progress and prepare dashboards for informed decision-making
• Lead F&E involvement in Capital Projects: define requirements, participate in design and FAT/SAT reviews, coordinate handover activities, and ensure system integration into CMMS and KPI monitoring
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations using Lean methodology; define and follow through on corrective action plans and change controls
• Continuously optimize maintenance tasks, timelines, and costs in collaboration with F&E team managers

Who You Are:

• You hold a Master's or Engineering degree and bring 10+ years of experience in GMP-regulated biopharma or a similar industry, including 5+ years in project or team leadership
• You have strong expertise in GMP utility systems (HVAC, WFI, clean steam, compressed air, process gases, boilers, etc.) and in managing electronic systems such as CMMS and QMS
• You are confident representing GMP systems in audits and regulatory inspections
• You're skilled in project and team management, cross-functional collaboration, and performance monitoring through KPIs (e.g., MTBF, OEE, energy/water usage)
• You apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Ishikawa, 5W2H, etc.) to investigations and continuous improvement
• You have a strong mechanical aptitude, are self-motivated, and bring a sharp focus on quality and detail
• You're fluent in English and French, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across Operations, Capital Projects, MSAT, CQV, and Quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Smartsheet, and other project management tools is essential
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is a plus

Why Sandoz? 

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more 

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. 

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged 

The future is ours to shape 

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ENG: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.  

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.