Do you have a passion for applying Chemical Engineering Science in an industrial setting? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that is following the science to turn ideas into life-changing medicines? Then you might be the Engineer we are looking for!

At AstraZeneca, we are an equal opportunity employer that puts patients first and strives to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, a team leader, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.

We work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Welcome to Coppell, TX, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. The Lokelma ® Supply Site (LSS) has recently remodeled office space to provide a pleasant office environment to support varying work styles and collaboration needs.  The site manufactures the global supply of API for Lokelma ® and is also equipped with QC and development laboratories. LSS has an on-site café with a selection of snacks and refrigerated grab-and-go items for purchase. Additionally, the site offers a food delivery service through Foodsby, allowing employees to purchase food from a variety of local restaurants to be delivered to the site, which currently includes a discounted price for LSS employees.

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) is the bridge that turns forward-thinking science into medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines across all dosage forms– from supplies for use in early studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture. 

The PT&D On Market Technical Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing experienced technical support for operations, act as subject matter expert for multiple processing operations and provide chemical engineering technical leadership within the On Market Technical team. You will use your thorough understanding of fundamental chemical engineering principles and an ability to apply them innovatively to resolve complex problems. You will work with other scientists to design process improvements through theoretical study and laboratory investigation for the commercial-scale production of a large volume of active pharmaceutical ingredients. You will be expected to deliver a varied portfolio of work to agreed timelines. Prior experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment will be helpful.

Activities will have a significant impact on the overall success of Operations as well as ensuring the commercial viability of current products. The activities of the group help to ensure the availability of all AstraZeneca products to the commercial organization. The role will have an impact on both the financial and reputational aspects of the business.

What you will do:

• Provision of technical expertise to aid in the resolution of manufacturing/process issues & complaints impacting supply or manufacturability.

• Responsible for the technical support during the transfer of established products within the site (eg new manufacturing trains/scales including support for equivalency determination as applicable.

• Assess impact and support complex technical improvements or change activities assuring API performance.

• Support for drug substance process validation programs in the support of transfer and change activities.

• Maintain technical knowledge in the area of subject matter expertise including up-to-date advances in new technologies to aid in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or methods.

Essentials:

Education:

• BSc/BEng or Ph.D. level in Chemical Engineering required.

Required:

• Minimum of three years shown experience in a regulated or development environment.

• Understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch, and through life-cycle management.

• In-depth understanding of process engineering and application to process development and scale-up.

• .Experience in Operations and/or R&D with a track record of successful project leadership and delivery within a matrix organization.

Desired:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

• Experience and training in Lean and six sigma, problem-solving tools, and have experience in data analysis and interpretation.

• Understanding of principles, applications, and management of SHE and cGMP.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

The challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets is what keeps us driving forward, as we continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve.

So, what's next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Wonderful! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.