Mandatory Qualifying Questions - please include them in the comments section when submitting your candidate.
1) Does the candidate have a degree in Chemical engineering or similar technical science degree (Biochemistry, Bioscience, Biology, Chemistry, etc)?
2) Does the candidate have a minimum of 10 years executing capital projects in a pharmaceutical environment?
2a) If no, how many years of experience does the candidate have? ?5 years will be considered if the rest of the resume is strong
3) Has the candidate performed process engineering work that includes collecting user requirements and converting them to capital project design scopes? (Eliminate candidates without this experience.)
4) Has the candidate performed engineering work to design and build or renovate lab spaces?
4a) If no, does the candidate have other relevant design/build experience in other industries? Candidates with strong resumes in other industries can continue.
5) Is the candidate local to St. Louis?
5a) If no, is the candidate willing to relocate to St. Louis for an on-site start within 3 weeks? (Candidates requiring travel arrangements should be eliminated.)
Pay: ***-***
Max bill: ***
Hybrid - 2-2 days onsite
Temp to perm potential
chemical engineers and life science experience is a must
Principal Project Engineer - Process
Requires experience as a capital project process engineer for pharmaceutical expansions. It would be good if the recruiter can ask if the candidate has this experience and specifically where this experience appears on their resume.
We are looking for someone who has/can:
o define capital project scope
o translate owner requirements into capital project requirements
o Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) with owners
o Execute feasibility studies for initial capital estimates
o Develop engineering scope of work for design firms or contractors
o Review of engineering design documents from design firms or contractors and compare to
Job Description
Client is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 50,000 employees in 66 countries work to further develop technologies that improve and enhance life from biopharmaceutical therapies to treat cancer or multiple sclerosis, cutting-edge systems for scientific research and production, to liquid crystals for smartphones and LCD televisions.
Principal Project Engineer - Process Engineering
Your role:
As a Principal Project Engineer in the Engineering & Technology Team you are a critical business partner to ensure we will meet our ambitious investment objectives in our Life Science business unit. You will support the preparation and execution of large, strategic investment projects as a technical expert for process engineering. The latter projects are usually large (multi-million $) and/or of a complex nature. You will support the sites and business stakeholders in developing the technical project scope and ensure seamless implementation of the most efficient, viable technical solution in alignment with internal standards and any binding requirements. At the same time you might have the opportunity to manage smaller projects from ideation implementation. You contribute to the execution of the LS strategy and strive for technological advancement by fulfilling internal customer requirements with state-of-the-art and sustainable solutions, leveraging the internal technology network across the whole organization. You will be supporting the North American region. The position is located in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Who you are:
BS or MS in process engineering, PMP certification preferred
You have ?8 years of professional experience in pharma (biopharma preferred) or life science, preferably in the area of Antibody Drug Conjugate (Client) manufacturing
You are fluent in English with excellent communication skills and have a profound knowledge of quality regulations
You can analyze situations and systems to develop or identify optimized solutions in line with project scope, time and cost
You have a track record of successfully implemented equipment or systems along the whole value chain from design, installation to start-up
You have significant skills and experience in project management and ideally a history of successfully executed smaller technical investment projects (0.5M$-10M$) as project lead
You work effectively, you are disciplined, and you have demonstrated documentation skills
You are inclusive and can identify required resources, internal or external experts and stakeholders
Additional needs:
Must be able to walk, stand, reach above the shoulders, use a cellular phone, use feet to operate equipment, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, use hands to operate tools and equipment. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and additional weight with assistance. Vision requirements include close vision,
distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to wear a hardhat, safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, a safety harness, and protective clothing and gloves, respirator and face shield. Must have valid drivers license and requires operation of company vehicles. Must be able to work at varying heights. Recent experience in a chemical production environment preferred
What we offer:
Your possibilities to develop in our growing company are just as manifold as our product portfolio. We offer a modern and international working environment to unleash your innovative potential in diverse teams, and take responsibility for our employees, products, the environment and society.