Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineeers in design, development and implementation of equipment that shape our technology landscape and and play a crucial role in driving process improvements to ensure the plant operates efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

Identify and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge
Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation

Project Management

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely completion
Manage the department overhead and project costs. This will include capital expenditures and operational expenses
Coordinate with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure project success

Team Management

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the regulated environment
Coordinate engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities with accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency through best-in-class engineering practices
Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills

Education and experience required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably in the medical device industry
Thorough, up to date knowledge of multiple disciplines required

Key skills required:

Extensive knowledge of broad range of automated manufacturing processes, technical systems and processes within a pharma environment
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing the work of external contractors
Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS Office (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad (preferred)
Excellent interpersonal & team skills

What Vantive can offer to you:

A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
A collaborative and dynamic work environment
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Benefits

Job Description