About This Role

As a Principal Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Scientist within the Manufacturing Sciences team, you will be pivotal in providing technical expertise for clinical and commercial manufacturing campaigns at our Parenteral Facility Drug Product site. This role requires you to leverage your knowledge in fill/finish, visual inspection, and packaging, serving as a key leader and Subject Matter Expert in investigations and project implementation. By driving process improvements and technology transfers, you will significantly contribute to the success of manufacturing operations. Your efforts will enhance the capabilities of our seasoned manufacturing personnel and ultimately bring value to the business while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, interface with regulatory agencies, and support continuous advancement in manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead investigations and act as the point of contact for the Manufacturing Technical Organization.

• Develop an in-depth training program to enhance process understanding for seasoned manufacturing personnel.

• Analyze data related to unit operations and establish a platform for trending programs.

• Manage technical projects that provide value to the RTP Pharma site, ensuring process improvements and transfers.

• Communicate continuous improvement activities, deviations, technology transfer deliverable schedules, and metrics to management and partner departments.

• Facilitate meetings with various stakeholders and report program statuses to management through effective project management.

• Actively pursue and implement technical improvement projects through the global change control process.

• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, presenting technical reports and operational activities.

Who You Are

You are a dedicated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a large cross-functional group. Your strong communication skills and project management expertise make you an effective leader in technology transfer projects. You are comfortable analyzing complex scientific datasets and possess robust analytical and written skills. You embody both individual and leadership capacities, bringing valuable insights and fostering collaboration. Your knowledge of cGMP, FDA/EMA regulations, and Process Performance Qualification requirements ensure compliance and excellence in operational activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with at minimum 10 years of relevant experience is required OR

• Masters degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with at minimum 8 years of direct experience OR

• Ph.D. in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical discipline with at minimum 6 years of direct experience

• In-depth knowledge in technical understanding of Parenteral Filling Operations (e.g. Filling Isolator, Lyophilizer, Visual Inspection) including transfer of such processes into full-scale drug product manufacturing facilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in large cross-functional groups.

• Effective communication and project management skills for leadership in technology transfer projects.

• Proficiency in analyzing scientific datasets with strong analytical and written skills.

• Ability to lead and work well in individual and leadership roles.

• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA/EMA regulations, and Process Performance Qualification requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with regulatory inspections and technical report management.

• Strong background in data analysis for process improvements.

• Ability to develop and implement training programs for manufacturing personnel.

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is strongly preferred.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information:

The base compensation range for this role is: $151,000.00-$208,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.