As aPrincipal Technical Sub-Project Manager (Drug Product Filling & Compounding Equipment), you will lead and manage the technical execution of drug product filling and compounding equipment sub-projects, driving collaboration across global teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be accountable for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that support the manufacturing of Roche’s life-saving medicines. Additionally, you will:

• Independently plan, design, and implement mechanical and process engineering projects, ensuring full compliance with Roche Guidelines, Global Standards, and Health Authority Requirements.

• Manage the approved sub-project budget and schedule, define priorities, and provide regular updates on progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and escalations.

• Serve as the primary interface with equipment manufacturers, managing technical specifications, design reviews, performance validation, and compliance requirements.

• Lead and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), commissioning, and qualification activities to ensure operational readiness of equipment.

• Direct and manage external engineering firms, service providers, and contractors to ensure timely and quality-compliant project execution.

• Guide overall project scope, including options analysis, project planning, detailed scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development across the team.

Who You Are

• You possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ of experience, or a Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical filling and compounding equipment; an MS in Engineering and/or an MBA is preferred.

• You possess extensive years of experience in international management of capital projects related to drug product filling and compounding equipment, with typical project budgets ranging from 15 to 50m CHF.

• You possess 8+ years of specific operational experience with filling and compounding systems and equipment, including aseptic filling, lyophilization, vial/syringe filling, and aseptic compounding systems.

• You have proven experience collaborating with equipment manufacturers, leading FAT/SAT efforts, and managing equipment commissioning and qualification activities.

• You possess significant knowledge with regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA) and GMP requirements for filling and compounding operations, with demonstrated success in delivering complex projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

• Significant travel (50% +) assignment requiring weekly commuting and/ or temporary remote assignment as required to meet the business need (including on-site presence during FAT/SAT activities). International project assignment of 1 to 3 years as required to meet the business need.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Oregon is $109,900 - $204,100.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this .

This is an on-site position; no remote options are available at this time.
Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting. 

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