West Pharmaceutical Services · 3 days ago
Engineering Lab Manager, R&D
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative drug delivery systems. The Engineering Lab Manager will be responsible for leading the R&D laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing laboratory staff to support testing and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Direct management over the R&D laboratory operations and laboratory staff (technicians and engineers) that support the testing and analysis of drug delivery systems, including daily project planning, scheduling and resource planning
Accountable for meeting lab performance metrics related to quality of work and on-time delivery
Ensures all lab spaces are equipped with the necessary equipment, tooling, and furniture required for performing the lab’s designated function in a safe and effective manner
Leads the lab team in solving complex technical challenges. Demonstrates a high level technical competency. Ensures the appropriate analysis techniques, analysis results, and graphical outputs are generated by the lab
Oversees and guides the development of test methods, as well as the planning and coordination of test method validations/Gage R&Rs. Ensures all engineering test fixtures, assembly fixtures, test methods, assembly methods have gone through the appropriate level of Gage R&R and Qualification throughout the development process
Responsible for managing laboratory access and laboratory safety. Ensures lab personnel comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times
Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and adherence to laboratory processes and procedures to ensure compliance with global WEST Quality Management System (QMS), OSHA, local, state and federal environmental regulations
Collaborates and coordinates with other global lab managers on harmonizing lab software systems, equipment, procedures, and processes
Recognizes inefficiencies and takes initiative to improve processes and implement procedures to streamline workflows and increase effectiveness
Plans, coordinates, and executes on lab renovation/expansion projects; including authoring Project Expenditure Requests, generating POs, coordinating with external vendors, and overseeing all aspects of the project; inclusive of facility infrastructure changes, purchase & installation/qualification of new equipment, employee training, and implementing safety policy and procedures
Works closely with R&D platform leaders and program directors to assure adherence to the product development and testing timelines. Participates in the development of project scope and timelines for lab-related elements of new Development Agreements (DAs)
Assists manager with annual strategic planning goals and budget planning forecasts
Responsible for hiring, training, developing, mentoring and growing the laboratory team to meet their individual and professional goals while fulfilling current and future business needs
Ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
Demonstrates a 'Customer Service' attitude when interacting with internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or equivalent experience required
Experience in a lab setting required
Minimum 8 years Related experience required
Preferred
Leadership and mentorship qualities to provide training and guidance to staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills as well as keen analytical abilities
Excellent technical writing skills
Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
Demonstrate a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers
Expertise in lab safety and general lab work practices
Expertise in laboratory testing of electromechanical devices, specifically medical devices in accordance with FDA regulations
Expertise in test method development and validation of medical devices
Knowledge of ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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