Hans Thomas Graves

Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities

Executive Summary & Candidate Overview

Hans is an accomplished leader with a wealth of experience in engineering, facilities management, and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical sector. With a proven track record of success in driving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, he excels in leading cross-functional teams and delivering results that align with organizational goals. Hans's expertise in project management, technology transfer, and preventive maintenance makes him a valuable asset to any pharmaceutical organization seeking to enhance its operational performance and regulatory compliance.

Accomplishments and Key Skills

Hans's key accomplishments and skills include:

Successfully leading engineering and facilities management at pharmaceutical companies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Managing capital projects, driving improvement programs, and optimizing critical utilities and production machinery to enhance operational performance.
Implementing technology transfer initiatives, process scale-up, and validation activities to support clinical trial and commercial production.
Establishing calibration programs, computerized maintenance management systems, and risk-based calibration management approaches to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Leading construction projects, office expansions, and GMP upgrades to cleanroom suites, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.

Location and Travel

Open to: On-site and remote roles.
Remote Roles: Experienced in remote work and collaboration.
Compensation Seeking: Open to discussing compensation details based on role and responsibilities.
Position Seeking: Seeking leadership roles in engineering, facilities management, and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.

Work Experience

Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities - New Vision Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- Led engineering and facilities management at a CDMO and Blow-Fill-Seal facility, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Senior Director of Technical Operations - Tissue Tech Inc
- Managed technology transfer and production maintenance, focusing on process scale-up, validation, and compliance.
Senior Director of Facilities - Tissue Tech Inc
- Oversaw project management, preventive maintenance, and GMP upgrades, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Director, Facilities and Engineering - Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- Managed various departments under Facilities and Engineering Division, including maintenance, metrology, and technical documentation.
GMP Assurance Manager - CSL Behring
- Ensured QA oversight and cGMP compliance for production of human blood clotting factors, immunoglobulins, and critical utility systems.
Design Engineer and Project Manager - Weiss Klimatechnik
- Planned and executed projects, managed resources, and coordinated contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.