Associate Director, Engineering Support

Position Overview

As the Associate Director, Strategic Engineering Initiatives, this role partners closely with the Vice President and senior leaders within

Engineering to coordinate and execute strategic projects and initiatives that enable the organization to start up and ramp operations in line

with site and client commitments. This role contributes to shaping the department’s priorities by translating strategy into actionable plans,

coordinating cross-functional execution, and driving process improvements. The Associate Director leads complex initiatives, influences

across teams, supports a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Supports the development and leads the execution of strategic engineering projects aligned with company objectives to ensure

successful ramp-up of facility and operational excellence

• Identifies opportunities and implements process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity and efficiency while

engaging employees throughout the transformation journey

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate engineering initiatives across the organization

• Provides day-to-day leadership and mentorship to stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and dedication to ensure objectives

are met on time, within scope and budget

• Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies for recommendations to strategic plans for maintaining a competitive advantage

• Prepares and delivers clear, effective, and routine communications on project(s) status, risks, decisions, and outcomes to leadership

and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency

• Drives adherence to project plans, strategies, and timeline ensuring successful execution and escalating risks with mitigation proposals,

as needed

• Optimizes tasks and overall workload for FUJIFILM team members and consultants, assembling project teams that effectively leverage

and challenge skills while promoting development and organizational efficiency

• Evaluates team performance, develops and implements measures to improve productivity and engagement, and partners with People

& Culture to recruit and retain talent

• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to drive core team culture priorities (e.g., safety, GEMBA, leadership principles, cost-consciousness) into the way of working

• Demonstrated ability to hire and develop talent to build a high performing team

• Build trust and collaborate cross-functionally, including globally to resolve issues and priorities, and adapt communication style to

differing audiences

• Ability to institutionalize effective 1:1s ensuring quality coaching, delivering actionable feedback, and utilizing team health and

engagement to drive improvement

• Ability to effectively present complex information to others

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and processes

• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in response to uncertainty or changes within an organization

• Effective communication, both written and oral with the ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise on

difficult matters

• Ability to execute within a dynamic and fast paced environment

• Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering related field

with 8+ years of related experience; or

• Master’s degree in life sciences or engineering with 6+ years of

related experience

• 4+ years of experience managing, leading, and developing

people

• Demonstrated experience mentoring other leaders

(managers/supervisors)

• Experience working in a changing, project-driven organization

• Experience in a CGMP facility or working with FDA regulations.

Preferred Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing

operations

• Experience leading capital projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes

May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes

Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes

Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes

Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. No X Yes

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X Yes

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. X No Yes

Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.

Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Will work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)

Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No Yes

Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No Yes

Will work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).

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Posted Date (11/1/2026 4:18 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-39189

Job Locations US-NC-Holly Springs

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