CSL Limited

Senior Principal Engineer, Tech Ops

CSL Limited$125K — $156K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech operations or chemical manufacturing.
  • 2+ years in technical roles within pharmaceutical/biotech, focusing on purification or aseptic filling.
  • Direct experience in regulated environments (cGMP, OSHA, EPA) and supporting inspections.
  • Proven track record in process improvement development and execution.
  • Strong communication and conflict management skills for influencing stakeholders.
  • Experience managing and deploying best practice frameworks in operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex projects at both site and global levels for process changes and improvements.
  • Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions and execute projects.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for process technologies and key plant operations.
  • Ensure customer expectations are met and support on-time resolution of deviations and regulatory commitments.
  • Lead cross-functional teams for long-term improvement initiatives and projects.
  • Mentor team and site personnel to enhance skills and performance.
  • Represent the department in cross-functional meetings globally.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic team.
  • Supportive work environment encouraging collaboration and mentoring.
  • Chance to lead complex, impactful projects at both site and global levels.
  • Engagement in cross-functional and multicultural teams for diverse experiences.
  • Involvement in projects that contribute to continuous improvement in operations.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose
The MS&T Engineer is accountable for supporting day-to-day business with process engineering and scientific knowledge and resources; focused on site and/or project execution and support. The MS&T Engineer works closely with the local value stream leads and engineering leads.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex projects at the site level or at the global level to support process changes, process improvements, and/or large capital projects (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
  • Collaborate with other engineers, as well as cross-functionally with individuals in multi-department teams to implement technical process solutions and execute projects. Work independently with other groups and communicates decisions to manager.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert for process technologies; key contributor for project support and/or process support.
  • Act as SME to assume responsibility for the performance of key plant unit operations with a focus on continuous improvement and process development. Represent and speak for the department in cross-functional meetings at the site level or globally. Responsible for leading complex projects.
  • Ensure that customer expectations are met for business KPIs and work priorities.
  • Support on-time closure of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory commitments. Supports large complex projects locally and/or globally.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to support long-term improvement initiatives and/or projects. Supports Global engineering and Value Streams as process engineering SME.
  • Providing mentoring to team and site personnel.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Science discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience
  • 7+ years' related experience required, in pharmaceutical/biotech operations, Chemical Manufacturing or similar industry.
  • 2+ years working experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech operations working in a technical role (specific technical experience to be define as required ie, purification, aseptic filling etc.)
  • Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA) required, with direct experience supporting biannual or pre-approval inspections preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement development & execution.
  • Strong communication and conflict management skills to influence project professionals and stakeholders, including non-specialists, at all levels in the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing, organizing, developing and deploying best practice frameworks, processes, tools and templates in an Operations context, in alignment with Enterprise standards.
  • Involvement in cross-functional, multicultural and international teams.
  • Ability to work across a range of countries and cultures


Competencies
  • Customer Orientation (internal/external)
  • Enterprise Results and Value Orientation
  • Collaboration and Influencing
  • Strategic/Innovative
  • Change Management
  • Interpersonal Savvy


The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $125,000 - $156,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Limited

CSL Limited is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers innovative biotherapies and influenza vaccines to protect public health. They have a focus on rare and serious diseases, and their products are used in more than 70 countries. CSL Limited was founded in 1916 in Australia, and has since grown to become one of the largest biotech companies in the world. They have a strong commitment to research and development, and invest heavily in new technologies and therapies. CSL Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ, and has a market capitalization of over $100 billion.
Learn more about CSL Limited
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1904
NASDAQ

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