Process Engineering Manager

Title: Processing Engineering Manager (Small Molecules API)

Location: New York

Industry: Pharmaceutical CDMO

About the Role

CSG are partnered with a rapidly growing global CDMO specialising in small-molecule development, API manufacturing, and pharmaceutical intermediates. The organisation operates multiple international facilities and supports leading pharma and biotech companies through the full development and commercial lifecycle.

As the business continues to expand its technical capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead process development, scale-up, and manufacturing support activities within their small-molecule and API operations.

This role is well-suited for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving process excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Process Engineering Manager will oversee a team responsible for developing, optimizing, and transferring chemical processes from laboratory or pilot scale into full commercial manufacturing. You will serve as the technical authority for process engineering activities, partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S, and Project Management to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient production of APIs and intermediates.

This is a strategic, high-visibility role with direct influence on plant performance, operational safety, process robustness, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Additional training in process safety, cGMP, Six Sigma, or project management is a plus
• 8-12 years of experience in small-molecule/API process engineering or chemical manufacturing
• Demonstrated success in process development, scale-up, and tech transfer
• Experience in a GMP-regulated CDMO, pharmaceutical, or fine chemical environment