Head Civil and Structural Design

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

·  Lead the CSA function within the GCC and provide expertise supporting civil, structural, and architectural design activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

·  Build and develop CSA capabilities, talent, technical expertise, and succession pipelines within the GCC.

·  Drive engineering excellence, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement through digital and data-driven engineering practices.

·  Ensure CSA solutions support GMP, quality, regulatory, safety, sustainability, and business requirements.

Accountabilities

Functional Leadership

Lead and develop CSA engineering capabilities across the GCC.

Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development.

Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical development plans.

Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

CSA Expertise & Design Support

Provide technical leadership for civil, structural, and architectural engineering activities.

Support facility planning, building design, site development, and architectural design reviews.

Coordinate interfaces with Process Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Automation Design, Digital Manufacturing, and project teams.

Support development and adoption of CSA engineering standards and best practices.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

Ensure designs align with GMP requirements, Takeda standards, and applicable industry regulations.

Ensure compliance with building codes, structural standards, life safety requirements, and engineering best practices.

Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, governance activities, and lessons learned.

Support compliance and inspection readiness initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Promote sustainable building design, digital engineering, and data-driven decision making.

Identify opportunities to improve space utilization, building performance, sustainability, and engineering quality.

Drive standardization and reuse of CSA solutions.

Support development of standards, templates, and best practices.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.

Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

15+ years of CSA experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industries.

Experience supporting GMP manufacturing facilities and capital projects.

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and capability development initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies

Strategic leadership and organizational development.

People leadership and talent management.

Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Innovation and sustainability mindset.

Strong communication and decision-making capabilities.

Technical Skills

Civil Engineering and Site Development.

Structural Engineering and Building Design.

Architectural Engineering and Planning.

GMP Facility Design.

Building Codes and Life Safety Requirements.

Sustainable Building Design.

Digital Engineering and BIM.

Pharmaceutical Capital Project Design.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time