Senior Upstream Process Engineer, Commercial

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1956

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by supporting life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing laboratory productivity, and improving patient health through diagnostics and the development of life-changing therapies. With a global team, they offer innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services through brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

📋 Description

• Lead upstream process design, including PFDs, P&IDs, balances, and equipment specs • Develop scalable solutions for media prep and bioreactor-based manufacturing with automation • Ensure compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards • Lead FEL/FEED efforts, translating customer needs into defined scopes • Develop costed proposals with scope, assumptions, risks, and exclusions • Support CAPEX estimates aligned with commercial and margin goals • Serve as primary technical contact for customers and project teams • Lead design reviews, technical discussions, and executive presentations • Collaborate cross-functionally across sales, engineering, and global teams • Contribute to technical marketing (white papers, webinars, presentations) • Represent Thermo Fisher at industry events to promote bioproduction solutions • Ensure smooth handoff to execution teams with clear scope and continuity

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field required; Master’s or PhD preferred • 8+ years of experience in process engineering or bioprocess system design within the biopharma or life sciences industry • Strong expertise in upstream bioprocessing, including cell culture, media preparation, and single-use technologies • Experience with capital equipment projects and development of complex engineering proposals • Demonstrated ability to lead front-end engineering, scope definition, and technical solution development • Familiarity with automation platforms (e.g., DeltaV, PLC/SCADA systems) and integration within bioprocess facilities preferred • Strong understanding of cGMP and global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH) • Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global teams • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging customer stakeholders and executive audiences • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration • Annual incentive plan bonus scheme • Healthcare • Company 401(k) • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) • 10 paid holidays annually • Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) • Accident and life insurance • Short- and long-term disability • Retirement and savings programs • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)