Senior Process Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Process Engineer

Location:
Pharmaron, Coventry, RI

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects
, 1,000+ CMC programmes
, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers
. To learn more, visit

We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Coventry, Rhode Island team and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll play a key role in process design, scale-up, and technology transfer, working on innovative projects that connect our teams across the US, UK, and China.

This is a hands‑on role where your expertise in GMP, process safety, and engineering design will directly impact how new products move from the lab to full‑scale production. You'll design and implement robust, efficient, and flexible processes, ensuring our facilities operate safely, sustainably, and cost‑effectively.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing your work make a tangible difference in how medicines are made, this is an opportunity to do just that.

Our Coventry site specializes in the development and scale‑up of drug substance processes from early‑stage route scouting through GMP manufacturing. We are a dynamic team dedicated to scientific excellence, innovation, and seamless technical execution across global sites.

• Support technical transfer of new processes from concept through product delivery, including.
• Define scale and equipment fit of new processes within existing facility.
• Design and install new equipment and/or existing equipment modifications to support new process requirements.
• Manage process safety concerns with accountability for PSM implementation using existing Coventry procedures (thermal hazards, relief design, PHA, etc.)
• Perform qualification and validation activities according to site master plan.
• Generate project documentation and provide training to affected personnel.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Use engineering expertise to assist in the execution of capital and expense projects for at the Coventry site.
• Provide technical support for other Coventry functional groups, including;
• Support during production activities to solve issues and help ensure safe and compliant execution of process procedures. On‑call support will be required during new process start‑ups.
• Generate and own change controls, quality events, CAPA, etc. within the Coventry quality system to support on‑going production.
• Participate in team safety meetings and complete engineering related action items.
• Support administration of engineering document repository (AutoCAD Vault).

• BSc in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in small molecule API manufacturing
  , ideally within a CDMO or innovator environment
  .
• Strong background in batch manufacturing, with exposure to a wide range of unit operations and associated process equipment.
• Proven cGMP manufacturing experience
  , with a solid understanding of FDA regulations and quality standards.
• Experience across both project engineering and process engineering functions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• A good balance of chemical process understanding and GMP expertise
  , with the ability to apply both effectively in a manufacturing setting.

Collaborative Culture:
Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values  culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other…