Sr Engineer III, Manufacturing Sciences

About This Role

As a Sr. Engineer III in Manufacturing Sciences, you will be an integral member of the global Manufacturing Sciences team. Your primary focus will be on leading, facilitating, and coordinating biologic molecule technology (tech) transfer activities at our Bio Site in RTP. You will create, drive, and communicate technology transfer deliverables while managing the overall tech transfer schedule and metrics. By utilizing technical rigor, analyzing complex issues and identifying business process optimization opportunities, you will provide technical leadership, strategic insights and direction.

Your role also involves communicating transfer plans and risk mitigations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities. This position is pivotal for driving successful tech transfers, supporting both internal programs and those of our strategic partners, and enhancing the value to our business.

• Coordinate and lead tech transfer meetings, ensuring effective information flow and decision‑making.
• Manage activities related to tech transfer, including process/facility fit, manufacturing readiness, and project closeout.
• Analyze complex technical data related to the development and transfer of biologic molecules.
• Communicate tech transfer updates, risks, and mitigations to multiple levels of leadership.
• Ensure adherence to the tech transfer business process, including risk tracking and audit support.
• Coordinate reports and data to support CAPAs, deviations, and long‑range business decisions.
• Provide technical expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process development.
• Support programs as an upstream or downstream SME as needed.
• Support junior staff development and complex transfer issues.

You are a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in biologics manufacturing or process development. Your experience with technology transfers equips you to lead complex projects and manage execution and communication effectively. You thrive in cross‑functional team environments and possess the ability to interact confidently with senior leadership. Your problem‑solving skills and technical expertise make you an essential point of contact for strategic partners.

You are committed to aligning departmental priorities with overall business goals.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required or
• Masters degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of direct experience or
• Ph.D. in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with a minimum of 4 years of direct experience.
• Strong foundation in upstream or downstream biologics manufacturing or process development.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to communicate and elevate solutions effectively.
• Proven leadership skills in managing cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with process validation and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to serve as the primary technical point of contact with strategic partners.

Job Level: Management

The base compensation range for this role is: $ – $.

Base salary is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement.
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26‑Dec 31).
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit.
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions.
• Employee stock…