Associate Director, Engineering (Onsite)

The Formulation Laboratory and Experimentation (FLEx) Center in Rahway, New Jersey provides a launch pad for the early phase and commercial formulation development and GMP clinical supply manufacture of our Company's drug product pipeline. The FLEx Sterile Process Engineer at the Associate Director level will serve as a technical subject matter expert in process development, equipment and facility optimization, and new capabilities across the sterile development facility. They will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers from the research and manufacturing divisions in the development of a portfolio of sterile drug product formulations using the capabilities and facilities of the FLEx Center. They will be responsible for the technical mentorship and coordination of work for process engineering colleagues to develop robust and innovative drug product manufacturing processes. Close partnership with colleagues from Sterile Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Analytical will be required to ensure effective process development in support of clinical development. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement to realize the vision of the FLEx Center as a learning facility. They will serve as a role model for the culture of perpetual adherence to safety and compliance standards. A successful candidate should have extensive drug product process development experience, an affinity for hands-on problem solving, and excellent leadership and communication skills. The role is based in New Jersey and reports to the FLEx Sterile Process Engineering Lead in Pharmaceutical Operations & Clinical Supply. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a technical expert and mentor to a team of process engineers, tasked with becoming equipment and facility subject matter experts themselves. Provide trouble shooting support on the shop floor Drive internal capability development by evaluating new drug product technologies and deploying new technologies to develop pipeline assets Collaborate effectively within and across functional areas. The desired individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results. Maintain awareness of relevant new and current technologies, capabilities, and effectively share this knowledge with others Participate in external and internal audits, tours, and inspections Execute investigations, as needed Lead and drive a culture of continuous improvement across this facility Education Minimum Requirement: Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field with minimum 4 years of relevant experience or B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field with minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Required Experience and Skills: Knowledge of sterile drug product processing Experience with GMP manufacturing Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple priorities Track record of independent problem-solving Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience with GMP facility operations Experience in leading and supporting quality investigations and change management Experience with quality systems Familiarity with US and EU GMP and Safety compliance regulations Experience with SAP, ERP or MES systems #PSCS Sterile2026 FLEx2026 #eligibleforERP Required Skills: Adaptabilidad, Adaptabilidad, Auditoria interna, Automatizacion de control de procesos, Comunicacion, Comunicacion interpersonal, Control de calidad de fabricacion, Cumplimiento de seguridad, Cumplimiento GMP, Desarrollo clinico, Desarrollo de capacidades, Desarrollo de medicamentos, Desarrollo de procesos de produccion, Desarrollo de procesos farmaceuticos, Elaboracion de productos farmaceuticos, Enfocado en el cliente, Estimacion y planificacion, Farmacologia, Fitoquimica, Formulacion de productos, Ingenieria Quimica, Inmunoquimica, Liderazgo, Optimizacion de Procesos, Orientacion tecnica {+ 5 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Solo para residentes en EE. 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UU., visite: EEOC Conozca sus derechos EEOC Suplemento GINA Transparencia de pago No discriminacion Orgullosos de ser una empresa que adopta el valor de reunir a personas diversas, talentosas y comprometidas. La forma mas rapida de lograr una innovacion revolucionaria es cuando las ideas diversas se unen en un entorno inclusivo. Alentamos a nuestros colegas a desafiar respetuosamente el pensamiento de los demas y abordar los problemas de manera colectiva. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. 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