Manger - Technology Transfer & Eng Readiness

Kelly Services; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Technology Transfer Manager for a full-time role in Orangeburg, NY, to lead technology transfers from R&D to manufacturing and oversee process engineering execution.

You will work with the Sr. Manager and cross-functional teams across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to bring products into sustainable manufacturing, with a focus on compliance and readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science required; a technical- or business-focused master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing and leading cross-functional technical projects, including transferring products, processes, or technologies into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, or direct supervision; strong knowledge of technology transfer, process engineering, scale-up, change control, manufacturing readiness, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with FDA and applicable ISO requirements, GMP, Good Engineering Practices, design controls, and environmental requirements; strong project-management, troubleshooting, and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external technology transfers from R&D through manufacturing, developing plans, timelines, risk assessments, readiness criteria, action registers, and transfer reports.
• Drive change controls and technical deliverables; coordinate manufacturing handoffs and ensure open technical requirements, issues, and risks are assigned, escalated, and closed.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Process Engineer; prioritize engineering support for transfers, ongoing operations, new products and equipment, troubleshooting, optimization, and site readiness.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate external manufacturing partners, consultants, and suppliers; communicate milestones, dependencies, risks, and status.
• Lead or support process design, scale-up, technical evaluations, process troubleshooting, and measurable improvements; support equipment and site-readiness activities while ensuring compliant documentation and execution.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technology Transfer Manager and Engineering Readiness

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Technology Transfer Manager for a full-time position with one of our premier clients in Orangeburg, NY. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $130-140K/yr

Overview

This client operates in a regulated manufacturing environment and supports new product commercialization, process scale-up, and manufacturing operations.

In this role you’ll work with the Sr. Manager, Technology Transfer & Site Engineering Readiness, a Process Engineer, and cross-functional partners across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to lead technology transfer and process engineering execution. This role offers the opportunity to lead a technical team and bring products and processes from development into sustainable manufacturing.

Schedule

Full-time; M-F, standard hours; minimal travel within the USA.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external technology transfers from R&D through manufacturing, developing plans, timelines, risk assessments, readiness criteria, action registers, and transfer reports.
• Drive change controls and technical deliverables; coordinate manufacturing handoffs and ensure open technical requirements, issues, and risks are assigned, escalated, and closed.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Process Engineer; prioritize engineering support for transfers, ongoing operations, new products and equipment, troubleshooting, optimization, and site readiness.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate external manufacturing partners, consultants, and suppliers; communicate milestones, dependencies, risks, and status.
• Lead or support process design, scale-up, technical evaluations, process troubleshooting, and measurable improvements; support equipment and site-readiness activities while ensuring compliant documentation and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science required; a technical- or business-focused master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing and leading cross-functional technical projects, including transferring products, processes, or technologies into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, or direct supervision; strong knowledge of technology transfer, process engineering, scale-up, change control, manufacturing readiness, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with FDA and applicable ISO requirements, GMP, Good Engineering Practices, design controls, and environmental requirements; strong project-management, troubleshooting, and data-analysis skills. Microsoft Project or equivalent and Office proficiency required. Commissioning, startup, expansion, external transfers, nonwovens, liquids, or saturated-wipe experience preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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