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How much do engineering director pharma jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering director pharma in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineering Director Pharma vs Process Engineering Manager Pharma?

AspectEngineering Director PharmaProcess Engineering Manager Pharma
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, often with PMP or Six Sigma certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Chemical or Process Engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple engineering teams, strategic planning, and cross-department collaborationFocuses on process design, optimization, and project management within manufacturing
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large pharmaceutical companies for leadership rolesCommon in manufacturing plants and biotech firms for process-focused roles

The main difference is that the Engineering Director Pharma holds a broader leadership role overseeing multiple engineering functions, while the Process Engineering Manager Pharma concentrates on process development and optimization within manufacturing. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds and industry certifications, but their scope and focus differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Engineering Director Pharma job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,709 per year, or $93.6 per hour.

Engineering Director (Pharma Manufacturing)

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

KMR Search Group
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$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description


Job Purpose:
Accountable for facility design and renovation, construction project management and the harmonization of facility engineering systems and maintenance and Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and practice to assure proper office accommodation, cleanroom manufacturing space, warehousing and a safe work environment in compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory governing agencies
Responsibilities:
  • Construction project management for facility design/renovation performed on time and on budget.
  • Engineering consultation on new facility projects at all sites.
  • Environmental permitting at all sites up to date and current as required by state and federal authorities
  • Safety program that meets OSHA and state requirements to assure a safe work environment for allemployees.
  • Harmonized facility maintenance procedures and practices to cover critical systems such as HVAC, sanitization, security, safety program, metrology, preventative/predictive maintenance program, contract services, environmental permitting, critical facility documentation, space planning, facility assetmanagement (excluding IT related assets), building and maintenance monitoring systems in compliance with local and federal regulatory authorities such as: OSHA, state permits, FDA, EMA, etc.
  • Continuous improvement program to review opportunities to assure that facility maintenance, safety and environmental related systems and procedures across all sites run in an efficient, cost effective and compliant manner.
  • GMP compliant metrology process for all equipment and instrumentation.
  • As built drawings and process flow diagrams - maintained in an up to date status and readily retrievable
  • Performance metrics for Facility and HSE systems/programs
  • Emergency response plan
  • A safe work environment for department employees.
  • Annual proposed expense and capital budget for the Engineering/HSE department.
  • Department staff compliance with corporate and site-specific HR, safety and business policies and practice.
  • Job specific curriculum for the training and professional development of department staff.
  • Education Level: Bachelor's in engineering
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Expert computer applications skills (Excel, Word, Visio, and PP).
  • Excellent team facilitation skills.
  • Excellent documented leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and front-line staff personnel.
  • Ability to assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Experience Years: 10 Years related experience and/or training

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