Job Details
Posted 15 July, 2026
Job Id: 628814
Head of Utility and Infrastructure Group
Job Description
Role Overview This position leads the end?to?end performance of site utilities and infrastructure, ensuring stable operations, regulatory compliance, and long?term reliability. The role combines technical leadership, energy strategy, and cross?functional coordination to support a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Utility Operations Leadership — Oversee critical utility systems to maintain uninterrupted plant operations while embedding strong safety and quality practices.
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Energy & Cost Performance — Drive energy?efficiency programs and cost?reduction initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals.
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Maintenance & Reliability Management — Lead maintenance strategy, reliability engineering, and contractor oversight to ensure high?quality execution of utility and infrastructure activities.
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Compliance & Project Support — Maintain audit readiness, uphold GMP expectations, and contribute to site expansion and capital projects.
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Technical Governance — Represent the site in corporate forums related to facility zoning, clean utilities, and technical standards.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or Pharmacy.
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Advanced proficiency in English and Japanese.
Experience Requirements
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3+ years in utilities or infrastructure management within industrial or regulated environments.
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Background in GMP?regulated industries strongly preferred.
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Experience working in international teams, capital projects, and contractor management.
Technical Skills
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Strong understanding of HVAC, purified water, compressed air, and energy systems.
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Knowledge of maintenance and reliability tools (preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA, FMEA).
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Familiarity with GMP, qualification/validation activities, and compliance frameworks.
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Exposure to energy management and sustainability practices.
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Ability to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations.
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
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Effective cross?functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
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Strong ownership mindset with a focus on operational continuity.
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Data?driven problem solving and continuous improvement orientation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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