Senior Process Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering across major capital projects and shape the future of manufacturing at a growing site. You will guide technical reviews and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong experience in regulated pharma environments, with a focus on design, equipment, and facilities, plus a proven track record in delivering complex capital projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading process engineering delivery in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences environment.
• Deep knowledge of process design, equipment and facilities, with strong cGMP and regulatory understanding.
• Proven ability to lead complex capital projects or process changes, balancing safety, compliance, cost and delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to guide teams, vendors and cross-functional partners.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the drive to challenge existing ways of working and deliver stronger engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for major capital projects, delivering safe, compliant and efficient solutions from concept through to handover.
• Act as the process engineering SME, providing oversight, technical review and guidance to process and project engineers across major capital projects.
• Drive process design and innovation by evaluating new technologies and identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure GMP, EHS and regulatory compliance are embedded throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Manage scope, timelines and budgets, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Support commissioning, qualification and operational readiness to ensure a smooth transition into routine manufacturing.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

Regulatory & cGMP knowledge

Capital project delivery

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human‑centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

At Ipsen, we improve patients’ lives through innovation in neuroscience and specialty care. Our Wrexham site plays a vital role in that mission, combining advanced manufacturing with a collaborative, high‑performing engineering culture.

With £24 million recently invested and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, this is a rare opportunity to join Wrexham at a pivotal moment. As Senior Process Engineer in our Capital Projects team, you’ll lead process engineering across major projects and help shape the future of manufacturing at a growing strategic site.

What you’ll do

• Lead process engineering for major capital projects, delivering safe, compliant and efficient solutions from concept through to handover
• Act as the process engineering SME, providing oversight, technical review and guidance to process and project engineers across major capital projects
• Drive process design and innovation by evaluating new technologies and identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and reliability
• Ensure GMP, EHS and regulatory compliance are embedded throughout the full project lifecycle
• Manage scope, timelines and budgets, working closely with cross‑functional teams and external partners to deliver successful project outcomes
• Support commissioning, qualification and operational readiness to ensure a smooth transition into routine manufacturing

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience leading process engineering delivery in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences environment
• Deep knowledge of process design, equipment and facilities, with strong cGMP and regulatory understanding and the ability to share expertise with other engineers
• Proven ability to lead complex capital projects or process changes, balancing safety, compliance, cost and delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to guide teams, vendors and cross‑functional partners
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the drive to challenge existing ways of working and deliver stronger engineering outcomes

Why Ipsen?

Join a collaborative, high‑performing team at a site investing in its future. You’ll lead high‑impact projects, shape engineering standards and help deliver medicines that improve patients’ lives globally.

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