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Register now • Head of Global Engineering This job is now closed. Head of Global Engineering Reference: BBBH28324 Date posted: 28/01/2026 Job details Specialism Engineering Expertise Manufacturing Madrid, Spain Job type Permanent Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Description Keep the heartbeat of innovation running and join our client in this Global Engineering position and ensure cutting-edge pharma operations never miss a beat! R&D Partners is seeking a Head of Global Engineering to lead and enhance the engineering function across a global manufacturing network. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You will oversee engineering teams across multiple sites worldwide and play a key role in shaping the future of the organization’s engineering capabilities. Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location Responsibilities: • Lead and support engineering teams across multiple global locations. • Plan and manage budgets for equipment and infrastructure improvements. • Oversee global engineering projects, maintenance programs, and asset management. • Ensure safety standards, compliance, and consistent engineering practices across all sites. • Drive modernization through automation, digital tools, and advanced technologies. • Improve equipment reliability and operational performance. • Provide guidance and training to engineering teams to ensure high performance. • Collaborate with various teams to align goals and maintain operational excellence. Key Skills and Requirements: • Expertise in pharmaceutical or manufacturing engineering. • Experience managing engineering operations across multiple countries. • Knowledge of safety standards, compliance, and capital project management. • Strong leadership and ability to manage diverse teams. • Familiarity with automation and digital transformation is a plus. • Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills. For more information, please contact William Hay. If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page. R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you’ve read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data – https://www.r-dpartners.com/privacy-policy/ Register your interest If you can’t find your ideal role with us right now, we’d still love to hear from you! Send us your CV and we’ll contact you if a suitable role becomes available. Register interest Related jobs Discover our latest opportunities in life sciences and apply now. RWE Project Manager Ready to engineer precision in the world of biotech? Join our client’s cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow’s breakthroughs. R&D… Job type: Contract Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, England View role Senior Process Engineer Ready to lead process innovation and drive operational excellence in a growing pharmaceutical environment? 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