Engineer III, Manufacturing Sciences

Biogen, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

Fitness & Wellness programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and parental leave

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups participation

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. in Research Triangle Park, NC, is seeking an Engineer III, Manufacturing Sciences to lead technical work on single-use consumables from Drug Substance to Drug Product.

You will guide material control strategies, support supplier audits, and drive material release improvements within the PO&T team. The role emphasizes investigations, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across sites, suppliers, and regulators to ensure compliant, scalable processes and readiness for inspections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of polymeric materials and single-use systems.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory docs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical POC for single-use raw materials and supplier capabilities.
• Support development of raw material control strategies and release monitoring.
• Lead continuous improvement and supplier audits.
• Perform investigations with experiments and data analysis.
• Own and support extractables/leachables studies and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in materials science

Tools

Single-use systems

Container closure systems

Job description

## Engineer III, Manufacturing SciencesApply: Hybrid: Research Triangle Park, NC: Full time: Posted Today: REQ24118**About this role**The Engineer III, Manufacturing Sciences is a key technical contributor providing expertise across end-to-end single-use consumable raw materials, from Drug Substance through Drug Product fill. This role supports the Process Optimization & Technology (PO&T) organization by assessing raw material changes, deviations, CAPAs, and regulatory documentation, while serving as the expert of extractables and leachables (E/L) program assessments.The position partners closely with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and regulatory teams to ensure materials are fit for use, compliant with evolving global regulations, and capable of supporting both current and future manufacturing needs. This is a hybrid role with on-site presence required during inspections and vendor audits.**What you’ll do*** Serve as a technical POC for single-use consumable raw materials, supplier capabilities, control strategies, and manufacturing needs across the global manufacturing network* Support development and implementation of raw material control strategies and monitoring technologies to enable incoming material release* Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to raw materials, including technical support for new item requests and supplier audits* Conduct investigations by performing laboratory experiments, gathering supplier data, developing historical trends, and assessing lot usage* Troubleshoot single-use material failures (e.g., filter integrity test failures), perform root cause analyses, and evaluate potential process impacts* Perform technical risk assessments for Vendor Change Notifications (VCNs) and New Item Requests (NIRs), including chemical compatibility, stability, thermal properties, and extractables/leachables impact* Own and support global extractables/leachables studies, ensuring alignment with current global regulatory guidance* Participate in industry forums and external E/L collaborations to advance best practices* Support internal and agency inspections, vendor audits, and regulatory filings related to raw materials and single-use technologies**Who you are**You are a technically curious and analytical engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and collaborating across functions. You work independently, proactively identify improvements, and are comfortable serving as a technical leader within your area of expertise.**Required skills*** Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or technical fields from an accredited college or university* At minimum 2 years of directly relevant industry or industry-adjacent experience* Knowledge of polymeric materials, chemistry, and single-use systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing* Experience supporting deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and regulatory documentation* Willingness and ability to work on-site more frequently during training periods, critical projects, audits, etc.**Preferred skills*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university* Hands-on experience with extractables and leachables studies and regulatory expectations* Familiarity with single-use systems, container closure systems, and supplier change management* Prior technical experience within a manufacturing or engineering organization* Previous experience partnering with external contractors and vendorsJob Level: Professional**Additional Information**The base compensation range for this role is: $81,000.00-$105,000.00Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families *physical, financial, emotional,* and *social well-being*; including, but not limited to:* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances* Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement* Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance* A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)* Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance* 80 hours of sick time per calendar year* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit* 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions* Employee stock purchase plan* Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year* Employee Resource Groups participation **Why Biogen?**We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.