Senior Process Engineer - Capital Projects (Pharma)

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

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.