Process Engineer

Title:

Process Engineer

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

"Innovate the Future of Pharma: Lead, Create, Transform with Ipsen’s Cutting-Edge NDP Facility."

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference. We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives, all of which is underpinned by our Ipsen Way of Being.

As a result of our exponential growth and transformation, we are seeking an ambitious Process Engineer with a strong passion for overseeing innovative projects. The role involves working on our new NDP (New Drug Product) Facility, one of the few multimillion-pound, entirely new pharma facilities currently being built in the UK. This sustainable facility supports the future growth of the Wrexham site and offers a great opportunity to be actively involved over the coming years, with approximately 90% of the time dedicated to NDP-related projects.

About the Role

As a Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our capital projects, managing or contributing to the delivery of specific projects or work packages, and/or a small portfolio of projects. Your role will involve delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while adhering to CAPEX governance and project management processes. Your technical expertise will guide the successful execution of engineering solutions that meet our rigorous compliance and safety standards.

What will you be doing…

• Provide technical leadership in process, mechanical, or electrical engineering.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct technical appraisals and lead design reviews.

• Manage project work packages, align with objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Collaborate with the project engineering team and engage site personnel.

• Coordinate with vendors for design reviews, fabrication, installation, and testing activities.

• Support and execute commissioning and qualification activities.

• Identify and promote innovative solutions and process improvements.

• Adhere to current GMP requirements and develop Quality Risk Assessments.

• Manage safe equipment startup, shutdown, and job control practices.

What are we looking for…

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Professional qualification/association with IChemE, IMechE, ISPE, or similar is preferred.

• Demonstrable knowledge of Project management and engineering best practices withing a cGMP or regulated environment

• Understanding of Engineering design processes.

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing process equipment and utility systems (preferred).

Why Ipsen…

• We are a business that is experiencing exponential growth and transformation, therefore presenting a wide range of opportunities and challenges

• Major £multi-million investment in a New Drug Product Facility to increase the scale and capability of our Wrexham site, ultimately enhancing the products we develop for our customers and patients.

• A fantastic culture and working environment with many long-serving employees

• Huge commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - almost 50% of our top 160 leaders are women

• A genuine focus on the environment and sustainability – our Wrexham site is powered by 100% renewable electricity

• Competitive salaries and enhanced benefits package which includes annual bonus, generous pension scheme, wellness allowance and so much more.

• Awarded ‘Best Workplaces’ and ‘Best Workplaces for Wellbeing’ status in the Large Organisations category, as well as ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in 2023.

• The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then don't wait, apply today and become part of the team improving the lives of patients globally!

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IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.