Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical product or formulation development in a regulated environment.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles; inhaled or respiratory product experience preferred.
Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including extended sitting and light lifting.
Responsibilities
Partner with customers and internal teams to define project strategies and ensure successful development programs.
Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments to guide product development decisions.
Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve formulation, drug delivery, and manufacturing challenges.
Support the development, scale-up, and transfer of products into manufacturing environments.
Provide technical expertise and share knowledge across the organization.
Support products through clinical development and commercial manufacturing activities.
Improve equipment, processes, and systems while promoting safety and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in life sciences.
Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture valuing innovation and professional development.
Day-one benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Competitive 401(k) program with 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of eligible pay.
Participation in performance-based bonus program recognizing company and individual achievements.
Access to a broad range of employee benefits and wellness programs.
Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across research, development, and manufacturing teams.
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join us as a Product Development Engineer and help bring innovative therapies to patients around the world. Working closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support product development programs from early research through commercialization while solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get
An opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in life sciences while contributing to work that improves lives worldwide.
A collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
Day-one benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
A competitive 401(k) program with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of eligible pay, plus an additional automatic company contribution.
Participation in Lonza's performance-based bonus program, recognizing both company and individual achievements.
Access to a broad range of employee benefits and wellness programs.
Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across research, development, and manufacturing teams.
What you will do
Partner with customers and internal technical teams to define project strategies and deliver successful development programs.
Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments that guide product development decisions.
Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve challenges related to formulation, drug delivery, analytical testing, manufacturing, and product performance.
Support the development, scale-up, and transfer of products and processes into manufacturing environments.
Provide technical expertise in your area of specialization and share knowledge with colleagues across the organization.
Support products through clinical development and commercial manufacturing activities.
Improve equipment, processes, and systems while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development within a regulated environment.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles; experience with inhaled or respiratory products is preferred.
Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended periods of sitting, light lifting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
About Lonza America Inc
Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
