Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineering

Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineer – Animal Health Division

Location:

De Soto, Kansas, U.S. Hybrid Work Model effective September 5, 2023: employees will work three on‑site days per week (Monday – Thursday) with remote work on Friday, unless critical tasks require on‑site presence. This model does not apply to field‑based or remote positions.

Our Animal Health Division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas, the state’s largest economic development project to date. As a Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineer, you will be part of a world‑class team at our Center of Excellence in the Animal Health Corridor, contributing directly to the production of veterinary products that improve animal health and welfare globally.

• Coordinate and own regional knowledge‑management implementation for assigned processes, ensuring consistent rollout and adoption across sites.
• Lead regional vaccine technology transfers end‑to‑end, ensuring technical readiness and successful implementation at receiving sites.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks ahead of transfer execution through structured assessments and data‑driven action plans.
• Lead cross‑functional technical projects/work streams that enable transfer success and improve process performance.
• Train and mentor new hires, strengthening team capability and consistent ways of working.
• Ensure post‑transfer process robustness through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in partnership with sites and Quality.
• Deliver compliant technical documentation and clear stakeholder communication aligned with quality, regulatory, and internal governance.

• Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related life‑science/engineering field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing, process development, or technology transfer.
• Proven track record in leading tech transfer or major technical projects as an individual contributor.
• Strong understanding of upstream, downstream, fill‑finish and/or lyophilization processes in vaccine or biopharma manufacturing.
• Experience in vaccine/biopharma‑regulated environments.
• Experience with process characterization, scale‑up/scale‑down, and process robustness.
• Technical and problem‑solving skills to motivate cross‑functional team responsible for implementation.
• Ability to train, coach, and influence others; strong problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• High degree of ownership, scientific rigor, and continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in technical risk assessment and data analysis for process performance.

• Familiarity with USDA regulatory expectations.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration without formal line authority.

• Able to work first shift, Monday through Friday as base schedule.
• Off‑shift coverage may be required based on manufacturing/transfer activities.

• Demonstrate execution excellence through effective problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, taking initiative and ownership of their work.
• Adapt with agility and resilience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Uphold a safety‑first mindset, ensuring the well‑being of themselves and their colleagues.

• Be part of a transformative investment that will shape the future of animal health.
• Work in a region renowned for its skilled workforce, strategic location, and robust infrastructure.
• Contribute to cutting‑edge research and manufacturing of large‑molecule vaccines and biologic products.
• Help us meet growing global demand for our portfolio of animal health solutions.

• Adaptability, Biological Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Detail‑Oriented, Knowledge Management, Manufacturing Processes, Process Design, Process Improvements, Project Management, Project Planning,…