Engineering Director, Synthetic Molecule Design & Development

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Indianapolis is seeking a Director of Engineering for Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD). This role involves leading the development of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients and managing cross-disciplinary technical teams. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and extensive experience in chemical process development and commercialization. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience for Ph.D. or 15+ years for Master's.
• Experience in development and transfer of chemical processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of synthetic drug candidates.
• Supervise cross-disciplinary teams of chemists and engineers.
• Design laboratory experimentation of new chemical processes.

Skills

Process modeling

Synthetic organic chemistry

Technical guidance

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field

Master's degree with 15+ years of experience

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Process analytical technologies (PAT)

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Indianapolis is seeking a Director of Engineering for Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD). This role involves leading the development of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients and managing cross-disciplinary technical teams. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and extensive experience in chemical process development and commercialization. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.