Senior Process Engineer, Technical Operations – Small Molecule Drug Product (Oral Solid Dose)

Role: Senior Process Engineer specializing in small molecule oral solid dose manufacturing, providing technical leadership from facility design through commercial production. Responsibilities include process ownership for blending, granulation, roller compaction, tablet compression, and coating; leading technology transfer, process scale-up, validation, and continuous improvement; supporting equipment selection, commissioning, and qualification (CQV); analyzing process data for optimization; and ensuring cGMP compliance. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams, with a focus on process robustness and operational excellence. Requirements: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or related field; 5+ years in oral solid dose manufacturing, process development, or commercialization, with experience in process scale-up, validation, and troubleshooting in a commercial environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills are essential. High-value: focus on dry granulation, tablet compression, film coating, process validation (PPQ), and technology transfer within a regulated biopharma manufacturing setting. Work setup: on-site with approximately 10% travel.