Lead Engineer, Pharma Manufacturing & Tech Ops

PerkinElmer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s Project Farma in Austin, TX is hiring a Manufacturing & Tech Ops Lead Engineer to drive complex technical operations, lead program plans, and support technology transfer into GMP manufacturing. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering and 4–7 years in pharma/regulated environments, with strong cross‑functional collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Process Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain, and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work exp).
• 4–7 years in engineering or operations within pharma/biotech/manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes (biologics, small molecule, or both).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH, EMA).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for client project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end program management for complex technical operations initiatives (new product introductions, tech transfers, validations, facility fit).
• Develop integrated program plans, critical-path analyses, risk registers, and resource plans; identify risks and issues.
• Contribute to stage-gate processes and governance deliverables to meet regulatory commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Translate scientific/process requirements into executable operational plans; ensure CPP/CQA awareness.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

ISO standards

FDA audits

Job description

PerkinElmer’s Project Farma in Austin, TX is hiring a Manufacturing & Tech Ops Lead Engineer to drive complex technical operations, lead program plans, and support technology transfer into GMP manufacturing. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering and 4–7 years in pharma/regulated environments, with strong cross‑functional collaboration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Process Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain, and travel