About the roleThe Principal Process Engineer develops manufacturing and the control strategy for R&D Innovation projects and provides technical leadership for process development, scale-up, pilot plant, and commercial-scale manufacturing activities. This role works closely with the Richmond-based pilot plant team, global innovation scientists and manufacturing site teams by providing technical direction across multiple projects and leading the technical transfer of products from the prototype through commercialization to deliver robust, scaleable, and commercially viable manufacturing processes..
Key responsibilities- Own the end-to-end manufacturing process and control strategy for NPIs, ensuring products consistently meet defined quality, regulatory, and consumer-centric performance requirements.
- Lead process development, scale-up, characterization, and technical transfer from laboratory or pilot scale through commercial manufacturing under cGMP standards.
- Independently manage 5-8 complex, technically demanding projects simultaneously across drug products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for key dosage forms and processing equipment, including equipment selection, start-up, qualification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
- Apply Quality by Design, DOE, risk assessment, and process capability principles to build robust, efficient, qualifiable, and validatable manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical leadership across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, maintenance, logistics, and external partners, driving effective decisions and timely delivery.
- Deliver commercialization-ready technical documentation and execution, including development reports, control strategies, batch records, technology-transfer packages, change controls, safety assessments, training, and material/equipment readiness.
Why you?Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical Preferred), Chemistry, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Preferred Degree - Masters or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical Preferred), Chemistry, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 10+ years' experience in manufacturing process development (Chemical, Food, Consumer Health / FMCG or Pharmaceutical Industries)
- 10+ years' experience in cGMP requirements
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
- Ability to translate Category and OU strategy into prioritization and delivery
- Experience making sound decisions in regulated environments while balancing speed, compliance, quality, cost, supply resilience, and long-term technical stewardship.
- Experience in Operational Excellence (e.g. Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, etc...)
- Experience with direct or indirect leadership including mentoring or teaching other colleagues
This role is located onsite in Richmond, VA with up to 50% travel required.
The salary range for this role is $138,356 - $190,240.
BenefitsHaleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
Job Posting End Date2026-11-02
