Kilo Lab Process Chemistry Operations Lead

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

HSA contributions

Life insurance

EAP & wellness

Fertility support

Career growth

Job summary

Pharmaron in Coventry, RI seeks a Technical Operations Manager for Process Chemistry at the Kilo Lab to lead process development campaigns, ensure GMP compliance, and optimize resource use. You will partner with Process Chemistry, Quality, and Engineering to drive technology transfer and scale-up safely and efficiently.

This role emphasizes ownership of process design and operational support, balancing initiatives with compliance and safety while guiding a team through growth and continuous

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, chemical, or CDMO operations.
• Experience supporting process development, scale-up, or pilot plant operations.
• Experience leading technical or operational teams.
• Demonstrated experience with GMP operations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kilo Lab operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, equipment readiness, and execution of process development, scale-up, and GMP campaigns.
• Partner with Process Chemistry to enable process development, scale-up, and translation of laboratory procedures into safe, practical operations.
• Lead operational readiness for internal and external technology transfers, including resource assessments, scale-up readiness reviews, risk mitigation, and knowledge transfer.
• Promote process safety through risk assessments, hazard reviews, and implementation of safeguards for development-scale operations.
• Oversee facility and equipment readiness, maintenance, reliability, qualification support, and lifecycle planning.
• Lead and develop Kilo Lab personnel, fostering safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

GMP operations

Process development

Education

Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences degree

Job description

Pharmaron in Coventry, RI seeks a Technical Operations Manager for Process Chemistry at the Kilo Lab to lead process development campaigns, ensure GMP compliance, and optimize resource use. You will partner with Process Chemistry, Quality, and Engineering to drive technology transfer and scale-up safely and efficiently.

This role emphasizes ownership of process design and operational support, balancing initiatives with compliance and safety while guiding a team through growth and continuous