Principal Technology Process Engineer

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Job Function: Supply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function: Process EngineeringJob Category:Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Latina, ItalyJob Description:About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the wayLearn more at We are searching for the best talent for a Sr Principal Eng
- Process Engineering to join our Team This is an onsite/hybrid role.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):Belgium & Italy
- Requisition Number: R-071736Puerto Rico
- Requisition Number: R-076777Switzerland
- Requisition Number: R-076783Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Position SummaryAs the GET PE – Synthetics Drug Product Manufacturing Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead early design inputs and technical strategy for synthetic's drug product manufacturing processes within strategic capital projects, network studies, and technology platforms across IMSC. You will provide deep technical expertise in the synthetic's controlled bioburden-drug product manufacturing (OSD and innovative forms such as semi-solid)anddrug product intermediatethrough bioavailability enhanced technologies, while supporting solving and optimization activities at internal and external manufacturing sites.
Joining our global engineering group, you will collaborate with high‐performing, multi-functional teams across multiple sites and functions. This role offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment with significant opportunities to influence technology direction, standardization, and capability building across the network.
Responsibilities and impact you will have:Lead the intake, scoping, prioritization, and resolution of syntheticscontrolled bioburden
- drug product manufacturing related technical requests across global sitesLead and influence early‐phase process design and domain expertise for oral solid dose (OSD) products, covering both batch and continuous manufacturing platforms; as well new innovative drug product formsLead and influence early‐phase process design and domain expertise for bioavailability enhanced technologies, including amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) with a strong emphasis on spray drying, as well as other technologies such as Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS) and other related innovative drug product intermediate formulation approachesEnsure robust, fit‐for‐purpose process design while promoting standardization and platform approaches where they make valuable contributionsProvide expert input and alignment on key process, equipment, and technology selection decisions for drug product manufacturingActively collaborate with other functions such as R&D, MSAT, Quality, EHS and Operations leads across synthetic drug product sitesFind opportunities for harmonization, shared solutions, and best‐practice exchange across the networkFoster a culture of collaboration to reduce duplication, accelerate implementation, and improve speed‐to‐marketMaintain strong connections with industry experts and external networks (e.g., ISPE) to bring innovative drug product manufacturing solutions into the organizationEnsure alignment with enterprise strategies, GMP requirements, and technology roadmapsCollaborate with External Manufacturing teams to prioritize support and resolve issues for high‐impact programs and partnersQualificationsRequired:

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Minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field is requiredExperience and

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