Sr. Engineer or Sr. Scientist, API Development
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-01-24
Listing for:
Neurocrine Biosciences
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Research Scientist, Chemical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
On-Site locations:
US CA San Diegotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R6405##
Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.##
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas.
For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit , and follow the company on , and . (
* in collaboration with Abb Vie*)##
About the Role:
Responsible for cell culture process development activities associated with the advancement of biologic assets from pre-clinical through commercial phases. This includes laboratory experimentation and collaboration with external partners for process development and clinical or commercial manufacturing. Strong scientific knowledge is required to enable cell culture process parameter establishment, optimization, and characterization to ensure robust delivery of the pipeline. The position also requires regulatory awareness, quality and cGMP knowledge, and an ability to build relationships with cross-functional and external partners.
May train other scientists, engineers and/or team members. ## Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
* Apply scientific or engineering principles with increasing complexity to lifecycle responsibilities from cell line development to cell culture process development including process definition, optimization, characterization, and validation
* May lead cell culture process scale-up and technology transfer initiatives identifying and mitigating risks
* Supports project planning and advancement efforts. Participates in cross-functional teams
* Maintains accountability for assigned deliverables including production plans for development projects
* May contribute to risk assessments to support project advancement
* Independently designs, plans, and executes cell culture activities towards the goals of one or more development projects to support preclinical through commercial activities
* Ensures laboratory work is efficient, productive, and adheres to safe practices
* Independently identifies process challenges and leads necessary optimization activities including trouble-shooting experimentation
* Identifies, recommends, and evaluates new methods and techniques to improve product quality, manufacture consistency, or to achieve cost effectiveness
* Assists with managing contract manufacturing activities and may directly interact with contractors
* May provide input for select sections of CMC regulatory documentation and supporting work
* May train lower-level scientists and/or team members
* Build internal and external professional relationships
* Other duties as assigned## Requirements:
* BS/BA degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR
* MS/MA degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 3+ years of relevant experience OR
* PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 2+ years relevant experience; may include postdoc experience
* Experience with cell culture techniques in a process development environment including hands-on experience with various bioreactor models and bioreactor scales. Must be skilled in aseptic technique
* Strong knowledge in process optimization approaches and understanding of potential process risks
* Experience with high throughput cell culture development and familiarity with current technologies for improvement of cell productivity and product quality
* Knowledge of or experience with cell line development
* Manufacturing experience including with external partners
* Good understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
* Demonstration of cross-functional understanding related to drug development
* Strong…
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