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

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

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

As the global leader in the supply of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals, SHS Radiopharma pioneered the commercial PET radiopharmacy model over 30 years ago and continues to shape the future of molecular imaging.

Join us as a Head of Facilities Engineering & Project Management and help us shape the future of precision theranostics while advancing patient care.

The Head of Facilities Engineering & Project Management defines engineering standards and leads capital projects across SHS Radiopharma International sites. The role oversees the design, implementation, and governance of infrastructure systems (Civil & Architectural, Electrical, Safety, Utilities, Controls & Instrumentation, HVAC). It drives major investments and new technologies and supports long‑term strategic initiatives, ensuring capacity readiness, regulatory compliance, automation alignment, and operational excellence in close partnership with Quality, Business Development, Technical Operations, and global stakeholders.

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

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• 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 the 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.

Project & Investment Management

• 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, ensuring alignment with site priorities, country strategies, and the overall SHS Radiopharma investment strategy.
• Drive strategic investment programs such as blueprint deployment, Annex 1 compliance, and new technology rollouts, ensuring long‑term asset sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across the network.
• 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.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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.

This role requires occasional travel across Europe, approximately one week per month.

Your expertise

• 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.

This Position May Suit You If You

• Are a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Thrive in complex, regulated environments.
• Enjoy leading teams and developing talent.
• Have a continuous‑improvement mindset and actively drive operational excellence.
• Are 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.