Senior Process Engineer, Oral Solid Dosage
About The Position
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be a key technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Drug Product Engineering Technical Authority. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence across a global manufacturing network, with a specific focus on Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) technologies. We are ideally looking for a strategic engineer with a background in Engineering Consultancy (A+E) who understands the intersection of process design, technologies, equipment and facility architecture. You will ensure the optimal design performance, scalability, and compliance of OSD systems, collaborating with site engineering function to drive modality development, enhancement, and global alignment. This is a hybrid role to be based at our offices in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Requirements
- BS in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, industrial) or related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering in Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry ideally in and A+E consultancy firm or similar background.
- Experience in Oral Solid Dosage process and equipment design and manufacturing facilities.
- Effective at influencing both site and enterprise levels.
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical skills.
- Expertise in core engineering principles.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Engineering.
- Engineering & Architectural firm (A+E) experience in the study and design of processes and engineering solutions.
- Familiarity with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through to detailed design and construction phases.
Responsibilities
- Establish and update engineering standards and best practices for all manufacturing sites, covering both Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) operations.
- Lead technical assessments, Facility Fit Feasibility Studies and process improvement initiatives for informed decision-making by senior leadership
- Integrate engineering considerations into new projects and participate in capital planning activities.
- Support the execution of Capital projects inline with the OSD modality requirements and Capital Project Management processes.
- Support tech transfers for OSD as necessary from an engineering & facilities standpoint.
- Provide direction and support to site engineering teams, ensuring program adherence and technical excellence.
- Investigate innovative technical, equipment and process solutions, benchmark against industry best practice and alignment.
- Support development of business cases requiring capital investment and participate in capital planning for related project opportunities.
- Engage with external vendors and industry experts for insights into new and innovative technologies relevant to Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing.
- Employ a data-centric approach to relevant assets.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, adherence to standards including safety, and alignment with company policies for all engineering activities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
