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Sr. Principal Engineer - Bioprocess

at Eli Lilly

📍 US, Richmond VA Unknown 💰 $79K – $171K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $79K – $171K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Not specified
Category Science & Research

This role involves supporting the startup and ongoing operations of a new bioprocess manufacturing facility, focusing on process validation, safety, and tech transfer.

  • Support facility start-up
  • Lead process validation
  • Manage tech transfer
  • Ensure GMP compliance
  • Conduct root cause analysis

The position requires expertise in bioprocess engineering, GMP manufacturing, process validation, and automation systems, with a focus on facility start-up and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate is a senior bioprocess engineer with over 10 years of experience in GMP manufacturing, process validation, and facility start-up support, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Bioprocess engineeringGMP manufacturing experienceProcess validationFacility start-up supportTech transfer
Automation optimizationProcess safety assessmentsOperational readiness planning
MESAutomation systemsProcess safety tools
Bioprocess engineeringGMP manufacturingprocess validationprocess safetytech transferequipment performanceroot cause analysisautomation
Bioprocess engineeringGMP manufacturingProcess validationProcess safetyTech transferEquipment performanceRoot cause analysisAutomationMESCQV
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject management
Industry Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Job Function Bioprocess engineering for pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
Bioprocess engineeringGMP manufacturingProcess validationProcess safetyTech transferFacility start-upOperational readinessCQVRoot cause analysisAutomation

Lack of GMP manufacturing experience, No process validation background, Insufficient experience in facility start-up

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