Senior OSD Process Engineer — GMP Start-up & Tech Transfer

Life Science Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is partnering with a leading multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in Athlone to recruit a Lead Process Engineer for Oral Solid Dosage. The role focuses on designing, qualifying and starting up new OSD processes and equipment, providing technical ownership across a major capital programme.

Training and hands-on leadership will cover Basis of Design, commissioning, qualification and technology transfer, ensuring GMP manufacturing readiness and robust process

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant Science discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering or equipment qualification.
• Strong knowledge of oral solid dosage manufacturing processes and equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment introduction or technology transfer.
• Good understanding of GMP, process validation and Good Engineering Practice.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to work on-site in Athlone five days per week, with occasional supplier-site travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Process and Equipment SME for assigned oral solid dosage manufacturing processes.
• Support engineering activities from Basis of Design through construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Provide technical leadership during the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support OSD unit operations including dispensing, blending, granulation, tableting and cleaning.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Ensure equipment and process designs meet GMP, quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Support technology transfer, operational readiness and GMP manufacturing start-up.
• Collaborate with engineering partners, equipment vendors and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Develop and review engineering, process and operational documentation

Skills

Process engineering

GMP knowledge

Equipment qualification

Technology transfer

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Life Science Recruitment is partnering with a leading multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in Athlone to recruit a Lead Process Engineer for Oral Solid Dosage. The role focuses on designing, qualifying and starting up new OSD processes and equipment, providing technical ownership across a major capital programme.

Training and hands-on leadership will cover Basis of Design, commissioning, qualification and technology transfer, ensuring GMP manufacturing readiness and robust process