ROLE OVERVIEW
We are currently looking for a Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical company based in the Oxfordshire area. As the Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development of a robust, scalable manufacturing process and leading the engineering design, installation, and operation of prototype equipment for R&D processes.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Provide engineering input and oversight for the design, installation, and operation of prototype equipment for R&D processes, including powder blending, solid dose compression, and unit dose packaging.
2. Ensure the provision and execution of User Requirements Specifications (URS) and Test Protocols, and support external engineering contractors to ensure equipment delivery meets specifications, quality standards, budget, and timelines.
3. Prepare associated equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Calibration/Maintenance Schedules, and train company personnel in these procedures.
4. Support the design of the aseptic clinical manufacturing line and supervise equipment installation and qualification at manufacturing contractor sites, providing technical input to manufacturing processes and facilities management.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in engineering or a related science.
2. Extensive industry experience in pharmaceutical engineering, particularly within solid dosage form process development and manufacturing.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with GMP equipment qualification, process development, and industrialisation, as well as designing equipment for powder blending, solid dose manufacture, and packaging.
Key Words: Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer / Pharmaceutical Engineering / Oxfordshire / Process Development / GMP / Solid Dose / Aseptic Manufacturing / R&D Processes / Equipment Design / Prototype Equipment / OSD / Powders / Tablet / Capsules
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.