Apex Systems

Job#: 2072805

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Process Engineering Manager - Life Science & Technology

Primary Location: Raleigh, NC OR Greenville, SC

6 months - Contract to Hire

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Top Requirements:

• 5-10+ years of Process Engineering Experience
• Management/Leadership Experience
• Life Sciences Industry Experience - ideally in Pharmaceuticals.
• Professional Engineering Registration - Preferred
• Senior candidates (10-15 years of experience) can be based in Raleigh; less senior will need to sit in Greenville, SC

Job Description:

Department Manager – Life Sciences

Our client is looking for an experienced Process Engineering Department Manager to support Engineering and EPC Life Sciences projects in its Greenville, SC or Raleigh, NC office. The Department Manager will support development of staff and assign staff to multiple projects in the following sectors; life sciences (pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices), general manufacturing, and laboratories.

Major responsibilities for the Department Manager will include:

• Strong understanding and knowledge of life sciences markets and processes (fermentation, cell / gene therapy, API, blood products, purification, fill / finish, medical devices, etc)
• Strong understanding and P&IDs, URSs, mass balance, PHA, equipment layouts, and process calculations
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements for life sciences projects
• Excellent communication and coordination with project management, office management and other discipline managers
• Ability to support business development with proposals and client presentations
• Act as the senior process expert for client interface
• Provide Quality review of process deliverables developed by the process team
• Participates in project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives
• Own the development of direct reports including targeting work for individual team members to expand their capabilities
• Stay current in latest life sciences industry trends and encourage knowledge sharing through technical presentation or reports
• Support active recruiting of new process engineers
• Contribute to business strategy meetings
• Servant leader – willing to lend a hand/support everyone in their sphere of influence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or similar experience
• Professional Engineering Registration
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience. 15 years of related experience preferred
• Experience working on EPC life science projects
• Experience with validation is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel 25% of the time
• Strong communication abilities exhibited by developed client relationships. Ability to quickly build long-term connections with internal and external clients
• Must carry strong interpersonal and communication skills and display a positive can-do attitude both internally and externally

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.