Pharma/Biopharma Technology Leader

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity seeks a Pharma/Biopharma Technology Leader to advance our activated carbon solutions for pharmaceutical purification in the U.S. market.

You will partner across commercial, regulatory, quality, and operations teams to generate data, support adoption, and position Ingevity as a trusted supplier to pharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs. The role focuses on leadership in application development, data packages, and regulatory alignment, with direct engagement with pharma companies and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field preferred; Master’s with significant experience considered.
• 5+ years (Ph.D.) or 8+ years (M.S.) of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical purification, process development, impurity removal, or separation technologies.
• Strong analytical chemistry expertise, including HPLC/UPLC, mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, or related methods.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory and quality requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development and performance testing for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical purification applications.
• Design and execute laboratory studies focused on impurity removal, process optimization, and adsorption performance.
• Develop technical data packages supporting customer qualification and commercialization efforts.
• Drive pharmacopoeial and regulatory compliance initiatives, including USP and European Pharmacopoeia requirements.
• Engage directly with pharmaceutical companies, biopharma organizations, and CDMOs to understand needs and provide technical support.
• Present scientific findings at customer meetings, industry conferences, and technical forums.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to develop pharmaceutical-grade product specifications and support scale-up activities.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Customer communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Master's degree with significant relevant experience

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Mass spectrometry

ICP-MS

Job description

Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

Ingevity is seeking a Pharma / Biopharma Technology Leader to help build and grow our presence in the pharmaceutical purification market. This is a highly visible, market-creation role focused on developing innovative activated carbon solutions for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

As a key technical leader, you will partner with commercial, regulatory, quality, and operations teams to generate application data, support customer adoption, establish regulatory compliance, and position Ingevity as a trusted supplier to pharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Lead application development and performance testing for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical purification applications.
• Design and execute laboratory studies focused on impurity removal, process optimization, and adsorption performance.
• Develop technical data packages supporting customer qualification and commercialization efforts.
• Drive pharmacopoeial and regulatory compliance initiatives, including USP and European Pharmacopoeia requirements.
• Engage directly with pharmaceutical companies, biopharma organizations, and CDMOs to understand needs and provide technical support.
• Present scientific findings at customer meetings, industry conferences, and technical forums.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to develop pharmaceutical-grade product specifications and support scale‑up activities.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field preferred; Master's degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years (Ph.D.) or 8+ years (M.S.) of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical purification, process development, impurity removal, or separation technologies.
• Strong analytical chemistry expertise, including techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, mass spectrometry, ICP‑MS, or related methods.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory and quality requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with activated carbon, adsorption science, or specialty materials.
• Familiarity with USP, European Pharmacopoeia, ICH, and GMP requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, technical dossiers, or Drug Master Files (DMFs).
• Knowledge of biologics, monoclonal antibody purification, or ADC manufacturing processes.
• External presentation, publication, or conference speaking experience.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.