Sr. Princ. Process Engineer – DP Aseptic Biotherapeutic Filling Equipment

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  Lead the development and delivery of aseptic filling line system documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), equipment data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams (PFDs).

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  Evaluate and select equipment vendors by assessing technical capability, reviewing bid packages, and leading technical discussions; maintain accountability for filling system performance through project execution.

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  Lead the detailed design and engineering of aseptic filling line equipment (e.g., E‑Beam, isolators, vial and syringe filling lines) in close collaboration with equipment suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders

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  Own the layout, design, and integration of the filling line within the facility, ensuring alignment with aseptic processing, Annex 1 requirements, and operational needs.

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  Serve as the technical lead for FAT, SAT, (C&Q), and start‑up of aseptic filling systems.

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  Lead technical issue investigation and resolution during C&Q and start‑up, ensuring systems are fully ready to enter qualification and routine operation.

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  Drive coordination and execution across multiple functions—Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), and EHS—to remove barriers and maintain project momentum.

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  Provide strong technical leadership and partner management, ensuring alignment across evolving business, quality, and regulatory expectations.

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  Stay ahead of on industry trends, regulatory changes, and external guidelines, benchmarking internal designs and approaches against leading standards.

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  Apply data‑driven insights and market intelligence to inform technical decisions, optimize system performance, and support long‑term portfolio and facility strategy.

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  Ensure all work follows company policies, cGMP requirements, global regulatory standards, and customer specifications.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred), MS or MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of process engineering and/or capital project execution experience supporting aseptic filling systems for large‑molecule biotherapeutic drug products (vials and/or prefilled syringes) in a cGMP drug product manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert (SME) for aseptic filling operations for sterile injectable biologics (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines).

• Hands‑on experience leading the design, installation, commissioning, qualification (C&Q), and start‑up of aseptic filling line systems, including isolator‑based filling technologies.

• Deep understanding of global aseptic manufacturing regulations, including FDA cGMPs and EU Annex 1, and their impact on facility, equipment, and process design.

• Shown ability to lead and collaborate across cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, Engineering & Property Services) in a matrixed environment.

• Extensive experience working with external partners (A&E firms, construction contractors, and equipment vendors) to develop, execute, and deliver complex capital projects.

• Strong technical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to resolve sophisticated process, equipment, and regulatory challenges during project execution and C&Q.

Solid understanding of:

• Aseptic processing and contamination control strategies

• Commissioning & Qualification methodologies

• Engineering design principles for biotherapeutic drug product facilities

• Construction and procurement processes

• Project controls and project scheduling

• EHS requirements, including EHS‑by‑design and construction safety

• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment.

• Strong passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive innovation in aseptic filling equipment and facilities.

• Consistent track record leading large‑scale capital projects for aseptic filling systems with total project values in the range of $50M–$100M.

• Experience supporting greenfield and/or brownfield GMP drug product manufacturing facility start‑ups.

• Experience transitioning filling systems from conceptual design through operational readiness in a commercial biotherapeutic environment.

• This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support. However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.