This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP Industrial Engineering in the United States.
This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for designing and scaling the industrial engineering systems that power a modern, high-growth pharmaceutical and healthcare fulfillment network. The position plays a critical role in building end-to-end operational infrastructure across compounding, dispensing, packaging, and delivery processes, ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational excellence. It combines strategic architecture of production systems with hands-on leadership of large-scale facility expansion, automation, and capital investment programs. The role operates in a highly regulated environment, requiring deep expertise in cGMP and pharmacy standards while enabling scalable, high-throughput operations. As a key partner to Pharmacy, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership, this role ensures systems are efficient, compliant, and future-ready. It is a unique opportunity to shape the industrial backbone of a rapidly expanding healthcare platform.
Accountabilities
12+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering in regulated or high-precision environments. Proven leadership experience building and scaling engineering teams across multi-site operations. Deep expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and Board of Pharmacy requirements (USP , , ).Strong track record in designing and scaling high-throughput production, compounding, or fulfillment systems. Experience with cleanroom environments and regulated manufacturing sectors such as pharma, biotech, or medical devices. Demonstrated ownership of large capital programs, including facility builds, automation, and infrastructure expansion. Strong knowledge of validation processes, quality systems, and inspection-ready operational frameworks. Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, capacity planning, and operational analytics. Ability to operate effectively across strategic and hands-on execution levels. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for designing and scaling the industrial engineering systems that power a modern, high-growth pharmaceutical and healthcare fulfillment network. The position plays a critical role in building end-to-end operational infrastructure across compounding, dispensing, packaging, and delivery processes, ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational excellence. It combines strategic architecture of production systems with hands-on leadership of large-scale facility expansion, automation, and capital investment programs. The role operates in a highly regulated environment, requiring deep expertise in cGMP and pharmacy standards while enabling scalable, high-throughput operations. As a key partner to Pharmacy, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership, this role ensures systems are efficient, compliant, and future-ready. It is a unique opportunity to shape the industrial backbone of a rapidly expanding healthcare platform.
Accountabilities
- Define and lead the industrial engineering strategy across compounding, pharmacy operations, and fulfillment networks.
- Design and optimize end-to-end production workflows spanning compounding, dispensing, packaging, and delivery systems.
- Establish scalable operating models that can be replicated across multiple sites and future facilities.
- Lead facility design, cleanroom environments, and network expansion initiatives to support growth and capacity needs.
- Own large-scale capital planning and execution, including automation, equipment deployment, and infrastructure investments.
- Implement governance frameworks to ensure disciplined execution and reporting of capital and engineering projects.
- Ensure all systems meet cGMP, FDA, and Board of Pharmacy requirements, including USP standards.
- Partner with Quality and Pharmacy leadership to embed compliance into engineering design and maintain inspection readiness.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven process optimization.
- Improve throughput, accuracy, and cost efficiency by identifying and resolving system and workflow bottlenecks.
- Build and lead a multi-site industrial engineering organization, developing leaders and strengthening technical capabilities.
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Technology, and Finance.
- Competitive salary and equity compensation for full-time employees
- Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid parental leave and family support benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Regular offsite team gatherings and retreats
- Strong focus on wellness, flexibility, and work-life balance
- Inclusive culture promoting diversity, ethics, and belonging.
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.