Process Engineer

Provide technical support for all products manufactured externally at third party contract manufacturers, North American locations. Frequent visits to third party sites for batch monitoring are required. Act as the technical expert on all product formulations, scale-up activity, process validation, equipment qualification, process related technical issues and investigations to ensure sites adhere to GMP and regulatory guidelines. Review and/or author technical protocols, reports or memos. Lead Continued Process Verification (CPV) activities across Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). This includes overseeing data collection and analysis, ensuring ongoing process performance and control, partnering with CMOs to identify and mitigate risks, and driving continuous improvements to strengthen product robustness. The role will collaborate closely with Quality, MSAT, and CMO technical teams to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and maintain a state of control throughout the product lifecycle. Support manufacturing tech transfer of new and existing products. Support multi-functional teams to formulate plans and strategy that meet defined objectives. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, conduct effective problem-solving and provide solutions leading to product releases. Review, execute and support validation activities at third party contractors. Work with Regulatory teams as needed to support product submissions to the FDA. Responsibilities Provide technical support for all products manufactured externally at third party contract manufacturers, North American locations. Frequent visits to third party sites for batch monitoring are required. Act as the technical expert on all product formulations, scale-up activity, process validation, equipment qualification, process related technical issues and investigations to ensure sites adhere to GMP and regulatory guidelines. Review and/or author technical protocols, reports or memos. Lead Continued Process Verification (CPV) activities across Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). This includes overseeing data collection and analysis, ensuring ongoing process performance and control, partnering with CMOs to identify and mitigate risks, and driving continuous improvements to strengthen product robustness. The role will collaborate closely with Quality, MSAT, and CMO technical teams to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and maintain a state of control throughout the product lifecycle. Support manufacturing tech transfer of new and existing products. Support multi-functional teams to formulate plans and strategy that meet defined objectives. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, conduct effective problem-solving and provide solutions leading to product releases. Review, execute and support validation activities at third party contractors. Work with Regulatory teams as needed to support product submissions to the FDA. Requirements Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, or Chemistry. 8 to 10+ years in Pharmaceutical Operations or Technical Operations with the application of cGMPs in the Pharmaceutical or related regulated industry. 10+ years in a Technical Services or engineering function. Experience in third party manufacturing, technical services support function and plant operations. Good knowledge and hands-on application of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are necessary. Skills: Thorough knowledge of cGMP's and regulatory requirements with respect to development, engineering and validation of pharma products. Comprehensive knowledge of drug product manufacturing for solid and liquid oral dosages. Knowledge of API manufacturing a plus. Ability to work in cross functional teams, provide strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and communicate with internal and external team members. Knowledge of product manufacture, formulation, quality, FDA and EMA regulations, technical transfer, process development and validation. Skilled in improving productivity, cost analysis, and plant equipment evaluation. #J-18808-Ljbffr