orion corporation työpaikkaa

About your role

Join us at Orion to lead Technical Operations function. The Technical Operations key responsibility areas are in technical maintenance, equipment validation, technical automation and execution of capital investment projects. In this role you are ensuring the continuous development of personnel´s key competencies, setting ambitious goals in technical operations area and creating action plans to achieve these goals. You work closely with Orion's production, quality management and facility management functions. As Director, Technical Operations you are part of Orion's Global Operations management team.

Location: Espoo or Turku

Your key responsibilities

• Lead Technical Operations and the technical management team to achieve set goals.
• Ensure the development in the key area activities such as machine maintenance processes, equipment procurement processes and digitalization.
• Lead daily operations and ensure that efficiency targets are met.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Operations management team.
• Participate in the strategic planning and goal setting of Orion's Global Operations.

You will report to EVP, Global Operations.

What we offer

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

Our expectations

We are looking for a positive and energetic individual who enjoys challenges. You are a goal-oriented person who is accustomed to working in strong collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders. Good leadership and communication skills are essential in this role.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Proven experience in leading successfully technical operations and delivering results
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to get things done
• Experience in leading production or technical operations in a relevant technology industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking and goal-setting capabilities
• Master’s degree in e.g. engineering or other relevant field

How to apply and additional information

Please submit your application at the latest on May 4, 2025.

Should you have any questions, please contact Juhani Kankaanpää, EVP, Global Operations, +358 50 966 4571 on 25.4.2025 between 13:30-14:30 or 29.4.2025 between 10-11.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit description

Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

Technical Operations is responsible for the production technology of operational activities and the technology of laboratories in Espoo, Turku, Salo, Kuopio, Hanko and Oulu. Technical operations ensure that equipment and systems meet the set quality, safety, and capacity requirements. It is essential that the technical availability of production and laboratory equipment is on a high level and the set delivery reliability targets are achieved. Continuous improvement of technical operations is central to ensure good development in efficiency and application of new technologies. The organization includes approximately 200 technical professionals.

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