Director, Engineering Science

Position Overview

The Director, Engineering Science plays a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and strategic vision within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) of the organization. This role assesses and designs processes to integrate new equipment, optimize facilities, and enhance operational capabilities. The Director, Engineering Science leads engineering studies, drives improvements in Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM), Drug Product and Finished Goods (DPFG), and ensures innovative solutions are implemented effectively. This role is crucial in enhancing site’s process equipment and technology capability offerings and maintaining competitiveness, by making significant contributions to the company’s growth and innovation.

Job Description

What You'll Do

 

• Spearheads technical assessments and process design for equipment and facility integration
• Develops and executes departmental vision and strategy, overseeing the Engineering Science team
• Participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, leading the facility fit assessments, offering technical specifications, feasibility studies, and risk management
• Ensures facilities are well-suited for client programs, focusing on technology integration, scalability, and quality assurance
• Fosters long-term client relationships by ensuring successful project proposals and executions
• Departmental budget adherence
• Manages assessments and feasibility studies for prospective new and expanded process equipment and technology capabilities
• Responsible for technical leadership in the assessment and process design / fits for new process equipment, facility and operational capabilities needed for new client programs, with focus on Drug Substance Biologics production
• Represents Engineering Science as a first point of contact on technical assessments and engineering studies, including technical support for safety assessments
• Actively identifies gaps and suggest/drive implementation of improvements of Drug Substance Biologics production and Drug Product manufacturing capability
• Performs process simulation to optimize throughput and identify potential bottlenecks
• Collaborates with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizational units
• May act or direct team as technical support lead for Process management of safety incidents investigation
• Manages and develops direct reports
• Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical, Biotech Manufacturing, Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience; OR
• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical, Biotech Manufacturing, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience
• 6+ years of people management, leadership & team management experience

Preferred Requirements 

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering
• Direct experience in Large Scale (20KL Cell Culture Scale) Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing

Working & Physical Conditions

 

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 60 minutes.Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 60 minutes.

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.

 

 

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