We are hiring a Process Engineer to join our our client's Technology Transfer team in Sligo on a permanent contract.
This is a hands-on, individual contributor role focused on supporting tech transfer, process scale-up, and manufacturing readiness across a range of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a process engineering SME for manufacturing operations
- Support technology transfer, scale-up, and process optimisation
- Provide on-the-floor technical support to production teams
- Lead/support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues during NPI and routine manufacturing
- Author and review technical documentation (validation, deviations, reports)
- Perform process mass balance and feasibility assessments
- Support HAZOP and EHS risk assessments
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, compliant processes
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering or Science + 7–10 years’ pharma/biotech experience
- Strong background in NPI, tech transfer, and process support
- Experience with process/equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Knowledge of oral solid dose, biologics, or parenteral manufacturing
- Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements
- Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Experience in technical writing and data analysis
For a confidential discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Emma Barry today.
emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091 70671
