Engineering Team Leader (2nd shift)

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Engineering Team Leader (2nd shift) to join our Engineering team in our Pallini premises. 

As an Engineering Team Leader, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the smooth operation and maintenance of the equipment needed in the production and packaging process.

More particularly:

Requirements

What you will do:

• Coordinate factory machine maintenance according to the maintenance schedule and ensure that all maintenance records are properly kept
• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians in daily tasks such as format changes, maintenance activities and day-to-day troubleshooting
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance the operation and efficiency of the factory’s mechanical equipment
• Maintain and regularly update the spare parts inventory
• Update on maintenance progress and any issues that may arise

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum a BSc Degree in Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in similar role

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective time management
• Effective problem solver
• Troubleshooting skills

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• 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.