Process Scientist​/Engineer; FTC

Organon is hiring a Process Scientist/Engineer at our world‑class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

As a Process Scientist/Engineer you will execute Technical Operations projects, including technical transfers, new equipment, supplier item qualification, cleaning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires providing technical expertise to ensure projects or activities impacting Technical Operations are delivered safely, compliantly, and within required timelines and budget. The position is offered on a 30‑month fixed‑term contract basis.

• Provide technical expertise for all processes involved in the packaging of products on site, including technical transfers, assistance with specification, testing, qualification, and operation of new capital process equipment, ensuring timely use, efficient performance, successful validation, and optimal process capability.
• Investigate and follow up issues arising from manufacturing, packaging or laboratory deviations, establish assignable causes for atypical processing events and propose appropriate actions to minimize rework and improve process capability.
• Coordinate process and cleaning validation activities on site, provide technical manufacturing assistance with the preparation of validation protocols and oversee in‑process validation sampling.
• Participate/coordinate in cross‑functional teams for the site in relation to specialist topics, with minimal support.
• Assist in site compliance with the standards in policies, procedures, guidelines and SOPs and comment/author as appropriate.
• Implement and support training of other members of the Technical Services group and educate other areas on the roles and responsibilities of Technical Services.
• Provide technical support to Quality and Compliance initiatives, considering Quality Risk Management principles.
• Champion Operational Excellence activities – continuous improvement, systems robustness with use of appropriate LSS tools and an innovative mindset.

• Demonstrable experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a process support environment, and/or a minimum of a degree in Science or Engineering Discipline or equivalent.
• Positive approach to teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to communicate, influence and work effectively in both individual and cross‑functional environments.
• Project Management skills for projects in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to aid prioritisation, resource allocation and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and escalates effectively.
• Logical, analytical approach to problem solving with good root‑cause analysis to develop new systems and ways of working, utilising Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Influencing skills to build and maintain relationships by understanding stakeholder requirements to drive positive change within the organisation.

Employee Status:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements: 10% travel

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.