Principal (Staff) Device Engineer (Secondment 12 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability engineering is crucial to ensuring that customers and patients receive the medicines they need precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world at an accelerated pace by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

Your role in the design and development of manufacturing processes as well as in maintenance and reliability support is essential for providing timely access to necessary medications. Working alongside our innovative team you will help expedite the delivery of medicines globally by imagining what can be achieved and making it happen.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Provide comprehensive testing and technical support for new manufacturing facilities and processes.

• Facilitate and manage process and component improvement projects as needed.

• Assess manage and report on the process capabilities of operational equipment and services.

• Oversee and conduct supplier technical audits and corporate audits.

• Actively share knowledge within the team through established systems.

• Apply technical expertise in Operations Quality and Validation to recommend improvements considering business challenges.

• Lead cross-functional project teams through high-risk technical assessments and develop complex engineering solutions.

• Provide guidance and lead moderately complex projects managing time and resources effectively.

• Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems.

• Work independently review own work mentor colleagues and exercise judgment utilizing knowledge and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelors degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a masters degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of experience; OR as associates degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in product development manufacturing science and technology sterilization or process validation or Process Engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Thorough knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) combination device regulations and design control.

• Strong history of problem-solving skills project and task management skills.

• Ability to manage priorities and lead others under pressure.

• Strong verbal and written presentation communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strategic planning and forecasting skills.

• Ability to facilitate agreements between various teams.

• Experience using common AI tools including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices includingrisk management and ethical use.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job:August 26 2026

• Additional Location Information:NA

• Eligible for Relocation Package NO

• Secondment12 months

• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for12 months or longer you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment. Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

• There will be no change to your current work location.

• Position is considered Flexible and colleagues are expected to comply with Log In For Your Day(LIFYD) requirements at site location (e.g. about 2.5 days a week in office).

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN O-1 H-1B etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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