Job Description

BioVectra Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Vice President, Engineering and Maintenance. This is a full-time permanent position located in Charlottetown, PEI or Windsor, NS.The candidate will be responsible for:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement engineering and maintenance strategies aligned with Biovectra's operational objectives. Provide oversight and guidance to a team of 7 managers and 100 support staff, focusing on the installation and maintenance of process and utility equipment essential for supporting the company's plans.Operational Excellence: Ensure the reliable and efficient performance of process and utility equipment. Lead initiatives to minimize downtime and optimize overall plant performance. Collaborate with staff and departments to execute engineering and maintenance tasks effectively.Project Management: Oversee capital projects, renovations, and upgrades to building systems, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Provide regular and accurate progress reports to the VP Business Unit, including evaluations of project progress, budget status, deliverables, and timelines.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), documentation, change controls, and training within the department. Represent the maintenance and engineering departments during regulatory and client audits, instilling confidence in the robustness of the team.Team Development: Foster a culture of teamwork and performance, focusing on client and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide leadership, development, and performance management to the maintenance and engineering staff.Communication: Proven ability to effectively engage, interact with, influence, and retain the confidence of senior executives and peers at the executive level (internal and external to the company).Operations Technology: Oversee managing team responsible for manufacturing technology. Collaborating with Systems IT to align on program direction and equipment requirements.Equipment Commissioning and Qualification: Overseeing and managing manufacturing equipment commissioning, qualification and requalification.This role is an onsite role and will be based at our Prince Edward Island site or Windsor, Nova Scotia site.The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PE, CFM, CHFM, LEED AP) are preferred.

10+ years of experience in facilities management, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a life science, medical, pharmaceutical, or research facility.Extensive knowledge of building operations, distribution systems, steam & chilled water production plants, and building systems commissioning and qualification.Proven management development and leadership skills, experience in identifying deferred maintenance and long-range project/financial planning, and strong oral and written communication skills are required.BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the xe2x80x9cApply Nowxe2x80x9d button.Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.$187,272.00- $292,613.00Closing Date: June 20, 2025

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