Engineering Leader Joins a Pharmaceutical Site Leadership Team | South East Ireland
Direct-approach search · Regulated pharma · Joined March 2026
Key takeaway: We identified and approached a senior engineering leader who wasn’t looking, and supported him from first conversation to signed contract. He joined a global pharmaceutical manufacturer’s site leadership team in March 2026.
The role
Senior Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Facilities: a site leadership team position with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in the South East of Ireland.
The challenge
The business needed an engineering leader to own engineering, maintenance and facilities and contribute at site leadership level. Leaders with that experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment are rarely on the market. The strongest were already in senior roles and not looking.
Our approach
We mapped the market and approached the candidate directly. His experience, location and career ambitions matched the opportunity. We took time to understand what he wanted from his next move, then prepared him for each stage, from first introductions through to offer and contract negotiation. Since he started, we’ve kept in touch to support the transition.
The outcome
He accepted the role and joined the site leadership team in March 2026.
If you’re a leader considering your next move
Some of the best moves start with a call you weren’t expecting. If we reach out, it’s because we’ve done the work and believe the fit is real.
If you’re hiring a senior leader
When the best people aren’t looking, advertising won’t find them. Market mapping and a direct, well-prepared approach will.
“HERO reached out to me about a role they were recruiting for a client. The role was a great fit for my skill set, suited from a location perspective and offered professional growth and challenge. The team worked with me in preparation for the recruitment process and supported me from initial introductions through to contract offer and acceptance. They have kept in touch post move and been a pleasure to work with throughout.”
— Senior Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Facilities (SLT), Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer