ABOUT US
SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland.
We are part of SK Inc., a Korea company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023.
Our mission is to 'produce and deliver life‑changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives'.
The SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale‑up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years.
With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we have made some of the world's most important medicines and continue to do so.
Further information on SK pharmteco can be found at www.skpharmteco.com
Current Need
The 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 Description
Reporting 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 quality.
Key Responsibilities and Attributes
Working 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 attributes:
Core Skills and Competencies
Core competencies of leadership, excellent communication skills, teamwork, problem solving particularly with external customers
Strong project management and organisational skills
Commitment to the SK biotek values, compliance and continuous improvement
Technical Expertise
A high level of expertise in technology transfer, API pharmaceutical manufacturing, plant operations and engineering projects is essential
Subject matter expert for chemical process engineering (reaction kinetics, mass transfer, scale‑up, crystallisation, isolation, drying)
Ability to interpret process data, analytical results and development reports, communication of findings and recommendations to management and customers
A high level of proficiency with process engineering tools eg Dynochem, Computational Fluid Dynamic software is desirable
A good knowledge of regulatory and safety guidelines is necessary
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Ability to lead multiple cross‑functional teams and drive decision making internally and with customers
High technical credibility and ability to influence decisions
Strong negotiation skills with clients and internal stakeholders
Strategic thinking, systems‑level understanding of successful technology transfers
Problem Solving and Adaptability
Exceptionally strong investigation and root‑cause analysis capability
Adaptability in a fast‑paced CDMO environment with multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated ability to drive change
Specialised Experience (Advantage)
High Potency API – containment strategy for OEB5 compounds, closed system handling, occupational exposure control strategies, facility upgrades
Peptide manufacturing – design of scalable peptide synthesis strategies, chromatography/lyophilisation expertise, technical troubleshooting of complex impurity profiles
Requirements
A minimum of an honour's degree in chemical or process engineering or a related discipline is required
A minimum of 7–10 years' experience in the bulk pharmaceutical industry with technology transfer experience is required
The desired candidate should have experience leading cross‑functional, customer‑facing teams with a strong working knowledge of relevant c GMP, safety and environmental regulations
Other Benefits Include
Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development
Competitive base salary
Annual bonus linked to business results
A well‑established further education programme
Pension scheme
Private Healthcare Insurance
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