Senior Manager – Upstream Process Engineering, MTS - Site Based, Redmond, WA

Job Title: Senior Manager – Upstream Process Engineering, MTS                                                                                 

About Us: this is who we are

At Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper?   #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: / your challenge, …in our journey

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Senior Manager, Upstream Process Engineering, MTS to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As a Senior Manager, Upstream Process Engineering, MTS at Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Upstream Process Engineering team responsible for the lifecycle management of process equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of these systems for commercial GMP manufacturing operations. 
• Develop and maintain user requirements, design specifications and functional specifications for Upstream related process equipment and process automation systems.  

• Develop and maintain user requirements and engineering specifications for single use technology consumable components. Maintain single use assembly catalog. Support procurement activities for these  
• Support Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) and Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including design reviews, FATs and SATs, cycle development, periodic review and commissioning and qualification testing activities.  

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including facility fit assessments, process risk assessments, recipe development and updating equipment configuration and automation recipes through the change control process. 
• Support Upstream Manufacturing Technical Support (MTS) activities, including working with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process equipment and process automation systems in support of ongoing production activities, participate in deviation investigations, lead technical root cause analysis, and design/implement engineering studies.   
• Coordinate with Just-Evotec Global Process Engineering team to participate to the development of improvements to manufacturing process and automation systems to improve process productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality and to achieve specific business objectives.  

Who You Are:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or related program with 8+ years relevant experience pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences or 6+ years of relevant experience with an MS.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong experience in lifecycle management of Upstream single-use technology systems used for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process automation control system.
• Experience implementing FDA CFR 21 Part 11 and EMA Annex 11 requirements for process automation systems.
• Established record of success in leading GMP engineering teams, including successful completion of significant new-build/expansion projects. 
• Experienced in leading troubleshooting activities, deviation investigations, change controls and CAPA implementation.
• Motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills 
• A curious problem-solver with a passion for learning and growing in a dynamic environment.
• Someone who is not satisfied with “just good enough” and is always looking to improve, adapt, and innovate.
• A natural collaborator who loves sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in environments where curiosity and experimentation are encouraged.

Why Join Us:

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