Senior Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
MerckElkton, VA · full time · Senior
$117,000 – $184,200
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What this role is
A senior technical role leading small molecule drug substance manufacturing at a new U.S. facility, responsible for process ownership from design through commercial production. Suits experienced process engineers ready to drive technical excellence and guide technology transfers in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical setting.
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Skills this role names
- Change Control
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Process Validation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
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What they ask for
Required
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
- 5+ years of API manufacturing, process development, or pharmaceutical operations experience
- Strong experience in API processing operations and scale-up to commercial manufacturing
- Demonstrated involvement in technology transfer, validation, and process support
- Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing processes in a manufacturing environment
- Analytical capability to interpret complex data
- Ability to lead technical projects or workstreams
- Problem-solving skills with structured, science-based approach
Nice to have
- PhD (may offset years of experience)