Experienced Product Development Engineer
Lonza
Summary
Join us as a Product Development Engineer and help bring innovative therapies to patients around the world. Working closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support product development programs from early research through commercialization while solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.
Job description
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will do
- Partner with customers and internal technical teams to define project strategies and deliver successful development programs.
- Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments that guide product development decisions.
- Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve challenges related to formulation, drug delivery, analytical testing, manufacturing, and product performance.
- Support the development, scale-up, and transfer of products and processes into manufacturing environments.
- Provide technical expertise in your area of specialization and share knowledge with colleagues across the organization.
- Support products through clinical development and commercial manufacturing activities.
- Improve equipment, processes, and systems while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development within a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles; experience with inhaled or respiratory products is preferred.
- Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended periods of sitting, light lifting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development within a regulated environment
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles
- Experience with inhaled or respiratory products is preferred
- Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to meet physical requirements including extended sitting, light lifting, and use of PPE
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Wellness Programs
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.