Project Lead, Infrastructure & Utilities

About Merz Aesthetics

Merz Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics business with a long history of empowering health care professionals, patients and employees to live every day with confidence. We aim to help people around the world look, feel and live like the best versions of themselves — however they define it. Clinically proven, its product portfolio includes injectables, devices and skin care treatments designed to meet each patient’s needs with high standards of safety and efficacy. Being family owned for more than 115 years, Merz Aesthetics is known for building unique connections with customers who feel like family. Merz Aesthetics’ global headquarters is in Raleigh, N.C., USA, with a commercial presence in 90 countries worldwide. It is also a part of Merz Group, which was founded in 1908 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more at merzaesthetics.com.

Position Snapshot

Job Title: Project Lead Infrastructure & Utilities
Location: Lonay (Vaud, Switzerland)
Activity rate: 100%
Type of contract: CDI

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the reliable operation, monitoring, maintenance and lifecycle management of HVAC, refrigeration and utility generation and distribution systems.
· Identify and mitigate operational risks, investigate equipment failures, and implement corrective, preventive and continuous improvement actions.
· Maintain procedures, technical documentation, drawings, P&IDs, system schematics and utility capacity records in line with Quality and Change Control requirements.
· Provide technical expertise throughout project design, execution, qualification, commissioning and equipment handover, while coordinating cross-functional activities and suppliers.
· Act as system owner and SME during audits and regulatory inspections, support maintenance capability building, ensure HSSE compliance, and contribute to AI-enabled operational improvements.

What will make you successful

Knowledge & Skills

· Proven technical expertise in HVAC, refrigeration, industrial utilities and infrastructure maintenance.
· Ability to work effectively both in the field and in an office environment.
· Strong project management skills and ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers and contractors.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the resolution of complex technical issues.
· Ability to contribute actively to the development and deployment of functional strategies.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
· Strong collaboration, leadership, emotional intelligence, influencing and motivational skills.
· Digital acumen, including an ability to support the development and deployment of AI solutions for operational efficiency, asset reliability, predictive analytics and document lifecycle management.
· Ability to work independently in a demanding environment, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.
· Resilience and a strong commitment to continuous learning, personal development and professional growth.

Education & Qualifications

· Master's degree, Engineering degree or equivalent advanced technical qualification, specializing in Fluid Mechanics and Industrial Utilities.

Professional Experience

· 7–10 years of experience in industrial infrastructure maintenance, project management, and the operation of HVAC, refrigeration and utility systems

· Experience in a GMP-regulated industrial environment, leading and coordinating cross-functional teams and managing suppliers and contractors is highly preferred.

· Experience with building and infrastructure regulations in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, including preparation for and participation in regulatory inspections, is preferred.

What we offer

Work-life balance: Our time is precious; to promote a good work-life integration, we allow flexible working hours and home office work, depending on the position requirements. Our employees also benefit from generous annual leave arrangements.

Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is key to our success. You will have access to multiple training programs (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, FranklinCovey, Harvard online) and development opportunities.

Benefits: We offer various benefits, such as premium accident insurance, attractive Pension Fund, discounts programs, Employee Assistance Program, and regular fun team activities.

Sustainable development: The Merz Group is investing at every site to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.