CareerPlan

Senior Engineer - Drug Substance Technology & Engineering

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide downstream purification manufacturing support for clinical and commercial biologics drug substance products, including technology transfer, process optimization, and manufacturing execution.

Role type

Senior IC downstream process engineer with people management

Builds

cGMP clinical and commercial biologics drug substance products

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Downstream purification

Required skills

Downstream purification processes, Technology transfer, Process development, Scale-up, Process optimization, cGMP compliance, Root-cause analysis, Statistical analysis, Equipment utilization, Regulatory support

Preferred skills

Leadership of downstream teams, Cross-functional collaboration, Process validation, PPQ, Continued process verification, Risk assessment, Troubleshooting complex process issues

Technologies

Chromatography, Viral filtration, UF/DF, Sterile filtration, Design of experiments

Responsibilities

Lead technical support for downstream purification processes; Execute technology transfer and manufacturing readiness activities; Provide on-floor manufacturing support and technical escalation; Monitor process performance and lead problem resolution; Lead or support deviations, investigations, and CAPAs; Mentor less experienced engineers in downstream process knowledge

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management