Advisor / Sr Advisor – Synthetic Molecule Process Engineer
Core
Provide technical oversight and act as a bridge between internal scientists and external manufacturing partners for the development and scale-up of synthetic drug substance processes.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Builds
Robust synthetic processes for small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Chemical engineering
Required skills
Chemical engineering fundamentals, reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, process modelling, unit operations (crystallization, filtration, isolation, drying, milling, solids transfer, liquid handling), continuous processing, process analytical technology, digital technology transfer
Preferred skills
Learning agility across therapeutic modalities, scientific judgment, problem-solving, risk management, technical documentation, mentoring
Technologies
Process modelling tools, advanced analytical tools, digital technology transfer platforms (via careerplan.io/jobs/b636e3ef-cbad-4751-8c51-508dc7399e19-advisor-sr-advisor-synthetic-molecule-process-engineer-at-jobgether)
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight of process development activities with CDMOs, apply chemical engineering principles to design and optimize processes, support reliable scale-up of raw materials and drug substances, develop expertise across process operations, identify and implement innovative approaches to process challenges, advance digital and modelling capabilities, navigate complex technical challenges, maintain technical documentation, coach and mentor peers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities