R&D Senior Technology Transfer Engineer – PermanentLocation:Swords, Co. DublinCurrent NeedThe R&D Team at the Swords Campus are looking to recruit a Senior Technology Transfer Process Engineer to join the R&D Department reporting to the Associate Director, Technology Transfer.Position DescriptionReporting to the Associate Director, Technology Transfer the successful candidate is responsible for leadership and execution of technology transfer activities for new product introductions within R&D. They will be focused on the successful introduction of new products to the Swords site, leading multiple, complex tech transfers simultaneously (small molecule, HPAPI, or peptide) into manufacturing.The role ensures seamless scale up from lab/pilot to commercial scale, ensuring process robustness, GMP compliance and repeatable product quali**ty.Key Responsibilities and Attrib**utesWorking as part of a cross functional technology transfer team comprised of process chemists and engineers, the Senior Technology Transfer process engineer should have the following attribu**tes:Core Skills and Compete**nciesCore competencies of leadership, excellent communication skills, teamwork, problem solving particularly with external customersStrong project management and organizational skillsCommitment to the SK biotek values, compliance and continuous improv**ementTechnical Exp**ertiseA high level of expertise in technology transfer, API pharmaceutical manufacturing, plant operations and engineering projects is essentialSubject matter expert for chemical process engineering (reaction kinetics, mass transfer, scale up, crystallization, isolation, drying)Ability to interpret process data, analytical results and development reports, communication of findings and recommendations to management and customersA high level of proficiency with process engineering tools eg Dynochem, Computational Fluid Dynamic software is desirableA good knowledge of regulatory and safety guidelines is nec**essaryLeadership and Stakeholder Man**agementAbility to lead multiple cross functional teams and drive decision making internally and with customersHigh technical credibility and ability to influence decisionsStrong negotiation skills with clients and internal stakeholdersStrategic thinking, systems-level understanding of successful technology tr**ansfersProblem Solving and Adap**tabilityExceptionally strong investigation and root-cause analysis capabilityAdaptability in a fast paced CDMO environment with multiple concurrentprojectsDemonstrated ability to driv**e changeSpecialised Experience (A**dvantage)High Po tency API – containment strategy for OEB5 compounds, closed system handling, occupational exposure control strategies, facilityupgradesPeptide manu facturing – design of scalable peptide synthesis strategies, chromatography/lyophilization expertise, technical troubleshooting of complex impurity**profiles.Re**quirementsA minimum of an honour's degree in chemical or process engineering or a related discipline is requiredA minimum of 7–10 years' experience in the bulk pharmaceutical industry with technology transfer experience is requiredThe desired candidate should have experience leading cross functional, customer facing teams with a strong working knowledge of relevant cGMP, safety and environmental r**egulationsOther Benef**its IncludeExcellent opportunities for career enhancement and personaldevelopmentCompetitivebase salaryAnnual bonus linked to business resultsA well-established further education programPension schemePrivate Healthcare Insurance