Senior Product Development Engineer

CareerWise Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to manage and lead multiple product development programs in the pharmaceutical sector. Responsibilities include overseeing technology transfers, providing technical leadership, and ensuring process validation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical product development. The role is based in Connacht, Ireland, and offers a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical product or process development.
• Proven experience in NPI, process scale-up, and commercial technology transfer.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of multiple new products from concept to launch.
• Manage multiple development programs and oversee technology transfer.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Quality by Design (QbD)

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

A Senior Product Development Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Mayo based Pharmaceutical client. This is a 12-month contractor position. You would be responsible for managing and executing multiple complex product development programs from concept through commercial launch in the Pharmaceutical industry.

THE ROLE

• Lead the end-to-end development of multiple new products, including design, process development, scale‑up, and validation.
• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize formulation and manufacturing processes.
• Manage multiple development programs simultaneously, balancing priorities and resources across projects.
• Oversee technology transfer from development to pilot and commercial.
• Ensure smooth process validation and commercial readiness.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions by providing detailed technical documentation and justifications.
• Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and process improvements that enhance product performance, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Support internal and external audits as a technical subject‑matter expert (SME).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical product or process development, with a demonstrated record of managing multiple programs.
• Proven experience in NPI, process scale‑up, and commercial technology transfer.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical lifecycle management.

Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: [e-mail]

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.