Proclinical Staffing · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer, OSD Spray Drying
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffProclinical Staffing is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people. They are seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Spray Drying to lead the engineering behind next-generation powder technologies for drug product development.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Michael Raletz
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, compliant SD manufacturing processes for new pharmaceutical formulations
Evaluate, select, and specify SD equipment and technologies to meet project and production needs
Collaborate with global teams and manufacturing partners to define critical process parameters (CPPs) influencing product quality
Define regulatory strategies for SD in drug products
Manage technical risk and ensure robust commercial manufacturing through effective risk management activities
Drive the adoption and advancement of in silico process modeling and control in SD
Oversee technology transfer, scale-up, and process validation approaches for SD
Provide leadership and mentorship to scientists and engineers, fostering skill development and capability building
Promote creativity and innovation, supporting a culture of scientific excellence
Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in SD to drive innovation
Qualification
Required
Educational background in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Biomedical, or Packaging) or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Industrial experience in pharmaceutical SD and oral solid dose drug product development
Proven track record in delivering complex late-stage SD projects, including technology transfer, scale-up, and validation
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical drug product development and commercialization process
Experience with predictive science and digital tools for process modeling
Knowledge of drug product control strategies and their integration into pharmaceutical sciences
Excellent collaborative working, communication, organizational, and planning skills
Stakeholder management expertise
Preferred
Experience with other drug product manufacturing processes (e.g., tablet compression, coating)
Familiarity with clinical and commercial regulatory authoring and defense
Experience managing relationships with external suppliers (e.g., CMOs/CROs)
Inputting user requirements into capital projects
Company
Proclinical Staffing
At Proclinical Staffing, our life science recruitment services support our partners with permanent and contract vacancies by connecting them with specialist talent across the globe.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase