Sr Principal Engineer, Process (hybrid)
About The Position
The Sr Principal Engineer, Process leads technical workstreams and contributes to program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses, collaborating with cross-functional partners to integrate technical solutions throughout the lifecycle, and advising on complex technical decisions and risks. The role designs site-level processes and improvements, defining operating ranges, critical parameters, and acceptance criteria to support efficient, high-quality production. The position leads process improvement and optimization workstreams, including defining technical approaches, coordinating trials with production, and documenting results. It conducts process validation and manufacturing troubleshooting by analyzing performance data, investigating deviations, and drafting corrective actions and supporting documentation for review and approval. The role establishes technical standards for process documentation and change execution, guides engineers through technical decisions, and delivers high-quality technical outputs for complex projects and programs while communicating progress, impacts, and recommended mitigations to project leads and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical).
- 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry formulation.
- Knowledge of engineering standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
- Excellent communication skills with layers of management.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical workstreams and contribute to program outcomes by developing actionable methods and analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate technical solutions throughout the lifecycle.
- Advise on complex technical decisions and risks.
- Design site-level processes and improvements by defining operating ranges, critical parameters, and acceptance criteria.
- Lead process improvement and optimization workstreams, define technical approaches, coordinate trials with production, and document results.
- Conduct process validation and manufacturing troubleshooting by analyzing performance data, investigating deviations, and drafting corrective actions and supporting documentation for review and approval.
- Establish technical standards for process documentation and change execution, ensuring methods, assumptions, and evidence are complete.
- Guide engineers through technical decisions by running working sessions, documenting decision logic, and tracking actions to closure.
- Deliver technical outputs for complex projects and programs; define and validate methods, document results and assumptions, ensure adherence to applicable standards and controls, and communicate progress, impacts, and recommended mitigations to project leads and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
