Principal Process Engineer

Haleon • Richmond, VA

1d • $138,356 - $190,240 • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Process Engineer develops manufacturing processes and control strategies for R&D innovation projects and provides technical leadership for process development, scale-up, pilot plant, and commercial-scale manufacturing. The role works closely with the Richmond-based pilot plant team, global innovation scientists, and manufacturing site teams, providing technical direction across multiple projects and leading technical transfer from prototype through commercialization to deliver robust, scalable, and commercially viable manufacturing processes.

The position is onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and requires up to 50% travel. The stated salary range is $138,356–$190,240.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; Chemical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing process development in the chemical, food, consumer health/FMCG, or pharmaceutical industries.
• At least 10 years of experience with cGMP requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; Chemical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to translate Category and OU strategy into prioritization and delivery.
• Experience making sound decisions in regulated environments while balancing speed, compliance, quality, cost, supply resilience, and long-term technical stewardship.
• Experience with direct or indirect leadership, including mentoring or teaching colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing processes and control strategies for new product introductions (NPIs), ensuring products meet defined quality, regulatory, and consumer-centric performance requirements.
• Lead process development, scale-up, characterization, and technical transfer from laboratory or pilot scale through commercial manufacturing under cGMP standards.
• Manage 5–8 complex, technically demanding projects simultaneously across drug products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for key dosage forms and processing equipment, including equipment selection, start-up, qualification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
• Apply Quality by Design, DOE, risk assessment, and process capability principles to develop robust, efficient, qualifiable, and validatable manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, maintenance, logistics, and external partners to support effective decisions and timely delivery.
• Deliver commercialization-ready technical documentation and execution, including development reports, control strategies, batch records, technology-transfer packages, change controls, safety assessments, training, and material and equipment readiness.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Time-off programs
• Six months of paid parental leave
• Healthcare programs, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families
• Opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance
• Other incentive and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior