Senior Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer with expertise in the pharmaceutical industry to join their team in Bristol . This role is focused on the design, optimization, and scale-up of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. You will play a key role in developing innovative solutions for drug substance and drug product manufacturing, working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality assurance, and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of pharmaceutical processes and a proven ability to manage complex engineering projects in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., fermentation, purification, formulation).
• Lead scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing scales.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Ensure all process designs and operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot process issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with validation teams to ensure successful process validation campaigns.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 6 years of process engineering experience, with at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sector .
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and validation principles.
• Experience with process simulation and modeling software.
• Familiarity with aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and downstream processing techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading pharmaceutical company.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Contribution to cutting-edge pharmaceutical development.