Process Engineer III, NPI – Site MSAT

Job Title: Process Engineer III, NPI – Site MSAT

Location: Seattle, WA

At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it’s celebrated.

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Process Engineer III to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

This role is responsible for leading activities related to the introduction of new products to the J.POD Redmond and Seattle manufacturing facilities. The Process Engineer III, NPI will provide cross-functional leadership for all phases of Just‑Evotec’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process – stretching from project initiation through to process validation and registration activities.

The Process Engineer III will require close collaboration with all functional areas of the J.POD Redmond & Seattle teams– including Product and Process Design, Process Engineering, Process Automation, Facilities Engineering, Validation, Quality Controls, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Digital and EHS. The role will participate in client facing meetings to discuss topics related to NPI activities. The role will also collaborate with Just‑Evotec Global MSAT, Client Program Managers, Global Supply Chain for client projects and continuous improvement efforts.

• Lead stakeholders to implement the NPI process at J.POD Redmond and Seattle to support the start and rapid scale‑up of commercial GMP manufacturing activities.
• Partner with Product and Process Design to coordinate successful efficient scale‑up and transfer operations and to ensure the successful integration of process knowledge into manufacturing operations.
• Partner with supply chain to support Bill of Material development and demand planning for new products.
• Partner with Engineering and Digital disciplines to conduct facility fit assessments and plans to support system updates needed for new product introduction.
• Partner with Manufacturing to develop high‑quality batch records, robust processes and innovative technology solutions for new product introduction.
• Partner with Quality, Validation and Global MSAT to develop and implement process validation and comparability study activities leading to successful product registration.
• Utilize the team’s technical skills and process knowledge to participate and/or lead investigations related to NPI activities. Collaborate with impacted groups to develop and execute effective CAPA.
• Apply Operational Excellence principles to lead continuous improvement in NPI activities.

• Masters (or Bachelors) degree in relevant field or related program with 3+ (5+) years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
• Knowledge and experience with biologics drug substance tech transfer, including implementation of first-in-human and early stage clinical programs in manufacturing
• Knowledge and experience with late-stage clinical and commercial biologics drug substance manufacturing programs, including project leadership roles in process validation, PPQ commercial manufacturing.
• Proven record of accomplishment and self‑directed leadership in GMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology is required.
• Knowledge and experience with cell culture, purification, and solution preparation operations using disposable‑based manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of US FDA CFRs and European EMA, including ICH guidelines, as they relate to drug substance biological manufacturing
• Good interpersonal, team, and collaborative skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of the organization

• Relevant experience (~2 years) of experience leading a New Product Introduction program for…