DSJ Global is currently partnered with an award winning and fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company who is looking to add a Principal Engineer to their team in Raleigh, NC. This position requires a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization of parenteral drug products. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally to ensure the successful commercialization of complex drug products.
Responsibilities :
- Driving end-to-end engineering projects from early-phase development through to commercialization, ensuring all deliverables meet company, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for parenteral drug products, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, etc.).
- Provide in-depth technical expertise in the areas of drug product formulation, sterilization, filling, and packaging processes.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless project execution and troubleshooting of any issues.
- Ensure all engineering activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and quality systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce production costs, and increase operational efficiency.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the engineering team.
- Proactively identify potential risks in the manufacturing process and provide innovative solutions to mitigate them.
- Prepare and review technical documents, including specifications, reports, and process validation documents, to support regulatory filings and audits.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline is preferred.At least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably sterile injectablesExtensive knowledge of drug product development and manufacturing processes, including aseptic processing, filling, and packaging.Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), FDA regulations, and international guidelines.Expertise in process validation, process control systems, and equipment qualification.Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodology knowledge. Certification is a plus.