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Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical Development

Location:

Pharmaron, Coventry, RI

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary: $100,000-$135,000

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life.

With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to strengthen our capabilities in process design, scale‑up, and tech transfer at our Coventry, Rhode Island site. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge pharmaceutical processes in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the UK, China and US.

• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles to early‑ and late‑phase process development.
• Use Design of Experiments (DoE) for process screening, optimization, and robustness studies.
• Define CPPs, PARs, NORs, and contribute to the development of scalable control strategies.
• Evaluate and model kinetics, mixing, mass/heat transfer, and reactor performance.
• Support development of complex transformations including catalytic hydrogenation.
• Design and optimize key unit operations including crystallization, filtration, drying, distillation and extraction.
• Use process modeling tools to inform scale‑up strategies.
• Translate lab‑scale findings into actionable parameters for kilo‑lab and GMP manufacturing.
• Drive cycle‑time reduction and process intensification initiatives.
• Implement innovative technologies such as continuous flow chemistry and automation platforms.
• Support internal and external tech transfer activities, including scale‑down/up studies, modeling and verification experiments.
• Partner with Process Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, Tech Ops and GMP Production teams across Pharmaron sites.
• Advance continuous processing and flow strategies, improve manufacturability, cost efficiency and throughput.
• Process safety experience is very desirable.

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Industrial experience in pharmaceutical or chemical process development is preferred.
• Strong background in reaction engineering, separation processes and process modeling.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Collaborative culture:
Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact.

• Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
• Employer‑funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer‑paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmed action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.