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Technical Manager

ID:  2421
Date of Posting:  Mar 30, 2026
Business Area:  Technical Operations
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  On Site
Hub Office: 

Çerkezköy, TR

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

 

Job Description:

 

  • Manage all engineering activities across the facility (maintenance, utilities, and technical operations) in compliance with GMP, labor law, environmental, and occupational safety regulations,
  • Plan and manage new equipment and facility investments, including commissioning and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ),
  • Develop maintenance strategies (preventive and predictive) to ensure production continuity,
  • Ensure efficient operation of energy, water, and utility systems,
  • Manage deviation, change control, and CAPA processes related to the Department,
  • Lead the engineering team, monitor performance, and support employee development,
  • Develop continuous improvement (Kaizen) and cost optimization projects ,
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage the annual CAPEX budget,
  • Conduct feasibility studies for new equipment, facility setup, and capacity increase projects,
  • Effectively manage OPEX expenses, including maintenance, energy, spare parts, and technical services,
  • Monitor and report budget performance regularly,
  • Ensure cost/quality balance in supplier selection and contract processes,
  • Perform ROI (Return on Investment) analyses.

Required Education

Required Skills and Experience

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering,
  • Preferably 5–10 years of managerial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including technical maintenance & repair management, energy management, facility management, machinery efficiency, technical improvements, and investment project management,
  • Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes,
  • Experience in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), environmental management, and energy efficiency practices,
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical systems, facility management, HVAC systems, water systems (PW/WFI), pressure control, building and infrastructure systems,
  • Strong leadership skills with proven experience in managing and coordinating technical teams,
  • Analytical, solution-oriented, systematic, with strong planning and follow-up capabilities,
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a results-driven Mindset,
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English,
  • For male candidates, completion of military service,
  • Residing in or able to relocate to a location with easy access to the Cerkezkoy Plant.

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours and Competencies

Required Languages

Travel required in %

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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