Director of Process Architecture

Job Description
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated
Director of Process Architecture
to join our recently established EMEA office in
Copenhagen, Denmark
.

In this role, you will manage the utilization, growth, and development of professionals. You will also ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables via cold reviews and support business development with technical support, proposal generation, and work hour estimates.

Furthermore, you will conceptualize and lead the facility design services that support manufacturing and operational processes for numerous cutting-edge pharmaceutical facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates with project manager and discipline directors to determine scope, complexity, and planning and scheduling requirements of projects.
• Assigns appropriate personnel to provide cost-effective design and technical support.
• Defines an appropriate cost-effective workflow process and level of design detail to achieve project goals.
• Estimates work hours to generate project deliverables and support the design team.
• Develops Process Architecture strategic business plan in concert with overall group and company planning efforts involving technical/regulatory activities required to achieve long-range and annual goals and objectives.
• Performs various personnel functions that involve hiring, performance appraisal, salary position recommendations, and employee development.
• Evaluates and initiates the necessary training of the Process Architects in the group to ensure pertinent technical competence, acceptable social/communication skills, and personal development of leadership.
• Assists in the development and coordination of divisional and inter-departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contributes to the preparation and delivery of sales presentations and proposals.
• Coordinates and takes ownership of Master Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Conceptual Design.
• Defines design philosophies and facility design parameters.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception of building codes is required.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company, and externally with clients, and other design professionals.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of the project.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15 + Years of Process Architecture Design experience within the Pharmaceutical industry working with (one or all) oral solid dosage ( OSD ), Aseptic, and Biologics.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College, preferably in Architecture (registered architect is preferred).
• Extensive GMP design experience including US and international.
• Proven experience leading conceptual design efforts.
• Has knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Is proficient in the use of a computer for design and understanding CAD operations (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Has the ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts (knowledge of building and zoning codes).
• Extensive proven experience interacting and communicating directly with clients.
• International work experience, ideally in Denmark, or European geographies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Danish.

Safety & Context

• Travel based on the project location. This position is a safety-sensitive position.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with
video required
.

About Us
IPS
, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities.
Integration
is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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