MSD Senior Chemical Engineer 

Ireland 

642618193

Job Description

Small Molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing is changing with the pipeline of the future including molecules of increasing complexity (such as ADC’s and macrocyclic peptides), lower volume and higher potency products and increasing utilisation of new and sustainable technologies such as flow chemistry, continuous manufacturing, photo and biocatalyst driven chemical synthesis. To enable this change, the site is investing in flexible facilities and infrastructure with small-scale trains for multiproduct commercialisations for low volume / high potent API as well as future specialised skids for new technologies.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Lead engineer on new product introductions and/or technical transfers to and from the site, including new technologies.
• Co-develop new SM API products with Research and Development partners globally.
• Direct day-to-day project development plans.
• Provide knowledge and subject matter expertise on API processing unit operations and scale up to colleagues in Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations.
• Evaluation of raw materials, development of process fits, safety and environmental reviews, batch sheet reviews, regulatory and validation compliance, process monitoring and cycle-time studies, deviation investigations and resolution, and development of filing strategies.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A qualification in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Scientific or Engineering related field is desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years post-graduation experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation or process development role with experience of new product introduction, technology transfer and process fit is an advantage.
• Experience in process modelling/simulation and/or data analytics would also be an preferred
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of diverse teams in an all-encompassing manner.
• Key attributes: Dedicated, unswerving, approachable and reliable.

So, if you are ready to:

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