Sr Principal Eng - Process Engineering
Hybrid · Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium or Latina, Lazio, Italy
Job Summary
Lead the intake, scoping, prioritization, and resolution of synthetics controlled bioburden-drug product manufacturing technical requests across global sites. Drive early-phase process design for oral solid dose products (batch and continuous) and bioavailability-enhanced technologies (ASD, SEDDS, spray drying). Ensure robust, fit-for-purpose process design, promote standardization and platform approaches, and provide input on key process/equipment/technology decisions. Collaborate with R&D, MSAT, Quality, EHS, and Operations; harmonize solutions across the network; maintain connections with external networks; align with GMP roadmaps. Requires Master’s degree or equivalent, 10+ years in DP manufacturing, and travel up to 25%.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field is required
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in synthetics controlled bioburden drug product manufacturing, with emphasis on OSD and innovative technologies
- Proven expertise in bioavailability enhanced technologies including ASD, spray drying, and SEDDS
- Strong understanding of cGMP environments and regulatory expectations for DP manufacturing
- Aseptic capability is a plus
- Experience leading multi-functional teams and influencing technical decisions in global organizations
- Ability to support Start-Up, Commissioning & Qualification of DP manufacturing equipment
- Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Additional Requirements
- English proficiency required
- travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
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