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Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Sr. Principal Engineer, Process Engineering System Owner - Aseptic DP Compounding is the technical subject matter (SME) expert in aseptic, biotherapeutic drug product compounding (single-use technology, stainless steel tank design, tank cleaning and sterilization, mixing, and filtration). They will be accountable for overall E2E process engineering leadership in the design and execution of implementing the compounding areas for aseptic, biotherapeutic drug products.
They will be responsible for demonstrating their scientific, technical, and business expertise to develop the process/equipment, solve sophisticated equipment issues, optimize the process, lead commissioning and qualification activities and line start-up and ensure full compliance to regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred), MS or MBA preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
A minimum of 10 years experience in aseptic drug product compounding in a biotherapeutics cGMP environment (preferably in process engineering or capital project execution)
Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders
Experience designing and implementing single-use technology (single-use mixers, single-use product path)
Experience designing stainless steel tanks and developing cleaning and sterilization recipes for stainless steel tanks
Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers
Extensive interaction with external partners (engineering firms, construction firms, equipment vendors) to develop, organize, and execute project plans as the aseptic DP biotherapeutic compounding SME
Excellent problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts
Understanding sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design
Solid understanding of the following:
cGMP's for biotherapeutics DP aseptic compounding
EHS requirements, with particular focus on EHS by design and construction safety
Single-use technology design (mixers and product fluid path)
Start-up processes and Commissioning & Qualification of compounding equipment
Principles for engineering design for drug products in the Biotherapeutic industry
Construction & Procurement process
Project Controls processes
Project scheduling
Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience and has a great passion for solving highly complex technical problems
Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills to drive impact in a fast-paced evolving business landscape
Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team
Preferred:
Consistent track record on leading capital projects for biotherapeutic aseptic DP compounding equipment and automating compounding equipment in the range of $30 - $50 MM
Strong process engineering expertise in conceptual design through C&Q (commissioning & qualification) to ensure efficient operational readiness within an aseptic biotherapeutic drug product environment
Experience in green or brown field GMP manufacturing facility start-up
Additional Information
This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support. However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.
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