Lead Process Engineer (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 annually

Company

Employee-owned international project delivery firm providing outsourced technical services across pharmaceutical, food, biotech, medical technology, and mission-critical sectors.

What you will do

• Lead process equipment implementation projects from planning through operational handover.
• Manage schedules, change controls, risk assessments, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, startup, and punch-list resolution.
• Coordinate integration with automation, process control, digital systems, and computerized system validation teams.
• Lead qualification activities, discrepancy investigations, and lifecycle documentation.
• Coordinate training, EHS reviews, GMP release activities, and turnover to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Experience leading process equipment deployment projects in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning, qualification, validation, and GMP compliance.
• Experience with single-use technologies, process equipment integration, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong project leadership, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation systems, process control systems, and computerized system validation.
• Knowledge of equipment lifecycle management, operational readiness, and manufacturing startup activities.
• Experience supporting capital projects in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization with an inclusive culture focused on mutual respect and belonging.
• Commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during recruitment.
• Base salary range reflects the expected annual compensation for the role.