GMP Engineering Manager
Grifols Egypt for Plasma DerivativesNew Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD) is a pioneering public‑private joint venture between the Egyptian Government’s National Service Projects Organization and the global plasma‑medicine leader Grifols. The company operates 20 plasma donation centers across Egypt and a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing complex that can process up to 1 million liters of plasma annually, with the capacity to double in the future. GEPD is the first Egyptian source member of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association and the region’s first dedicated plasma‑derivatives venture, positioning it as a key driver of self‑sufficiency and innovation in critical therapies. Its integrated donation, fractionation, purification, and fill‑and‑finish operations, coupled with a comprehensive testing laboratory, enable the rapid development and supply of high‑quality plasma‑derived medicines to the Egyptian healthcare system.
Job Description
Lead and manage all engineering activities within the GEPD plant, ensuring full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulatory standards, while optimizing plant performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Master's degree in Engineering Management or a related field is highly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Extensive expertise in EDA regulations, GMP/GEP guidelines and their practical application in plant operations
- Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion
- Solid understanding of facility design, utility systems (HVAC, WFI, clean steam), and process equipment in a GMP setting
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous for local communication