Process Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a globally recognised pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions. Due to substantial investments and continuing growth in their capital projects portfolio at a state-of-the-art facility in North London, the company seeks an experienced Process Engineer to join their dedicated team.

As a Process Engineer within the Capital Projects Team, the successful candidate will be pivotal in optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring operational excellence, compliance with GMP standards, and enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.

• Develop, implement, and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Perform process evaluations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement innovative solutions.
• Support capital projects from initial planning and design through to commissioning and validation.
• Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive process documentation and validation protocols.
• Ensure processes comply fully with regulatory standards and internal quality management systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are clearly understood and successfully delivered.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to support the development of junior team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements, recommending improvements that maintain competitive advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in process engineering within GMP-regulated environments, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Proven expertise in process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Strong knowledge of industry guidelines, including GMP, FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a systematic and analytical approach.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across multiple organisational levels and external partners.
• Previous experience in managing capital project activities with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.