Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support - (JP15004)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Engineer, Drug Product Process Development and Tech
Transfer Project Support - (JP15004) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.
91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Commercial Drug
Product Process Development Duration: 1 year (with likely
extensions and/or conversion to permanent) Posting Date: 02/10/26
Pay Rate: $36 - $41/hour W2 Notes: Only qualified candidates need
apply. 100% onsite 3 Key Consulting is hiring a Engineer, Drug
Product Process Development and Tech Transfer Project Support for a
consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: The ideal candidate for
this role should have a bachelor’s degree in any scientific or
engineering discipline, though candidates with a fresh master’s
degree are also suitable if they bring strong soft skills. The
candidate should possess solid experience with software tools
beyond Microsoft Office, like SAP or Smartsheet's, though these can
be learned on the job. The candidate doesn't need prior drug
product knowledge but should excel in group management, deadline
adherence, and meticulous documentation skills. This position leans
heavily on project development (PD) and project management (PM)
skills, with technical expertise expected to develop over time. As
a member of the process development team, the candidate will be
focused on supporting senior staff to develop and characterize drug
product technologies and manufacturing capabilities, as well as
assist in the process validation and technology transfer of
multiple client products to the aseptic fill finish manufacturing
plants within their Thousand Oaks facilities and which includes
various production lines. The candidate will support senior staff
in the planning, execution and documentation of characterization,
process validation and technology transfer projects. The candidate
will be primarily responsible for executing characterization
studies and other experiments at the lab scale and production scale
to generate technical data packages using complex technology, while
organizing data and analyzing results under supervision of senior
staff. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing with
various drug product teams to ensure successful technology
transfer, with associated documentation, of client products. The
candidate will assist to establish the experimental design, develop
and execute protocols, obtain reproducible and reliable results,
analyze and document experimental results, and communicate results
to cross functional groups. Why is the Position Open? Supplement
additional workload on team Top Must Have Skills: Have the ability
to author/review/data verify technical documents, such as technical
protocols, technical assessments, technical reports and draft
standard operating procedures or guideline documents. Ability to
work independently and as part of a team with internal and external
partners. Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks,
keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company
policies. Day to Day Responsibilities: Apply fundamental
engineering and scientific principles to resolve issues and
evaluate effects of process improvements, equipment, scale, and raw
materials Assist in the design and execution of experiments in
order to characterize and enable implementation of new capabilities
and process changes such as filling, lyophilization and analytical
technologies Support technology transfer leads during the transfer
of drug products into manufacturing sites (clinical and
commercial), including make-a-batch exercises, process parameter
risk assessments, process transfer documents, and change control
assessments Support development and maintenance of technology
transfer tools (clinical and commercial) Effectively communicate
results of characterization studies, experimental execution and
technology transfer initiatives Author/review/data verify technical
documents, such as technical protocols, technical assessments,
technical reports and draft standard operating procedures or
guideline documents Conduct analysis of data generated, including
statistical analysis using Minitab, JMP etc. Development of digital
tools and models by leveraging data analytics and programming
skills Support at scale characterization and/or process validation
runs as person in plant Basic Qualifications: Master degree OR
Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6
years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of
experience Preferred Qualifications: B.S. in scientific or
engineering discipline with 1?3 years’ experience or M.S. in
scientific or engineering discipline with 0?2 years’ experience
Familiarity with cGMP and experience in drug product / drug
substance manufacturing or process development Knowledge of and
hands-on experience with various drug product technologies
Displayed critical thinking, problem solving and independent
research skills Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple
tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with
company policies Excellent project management skills and ability to
escalate relevant issues to project lead and line-management Strong
cross functional team player with good communication skills (oral
and written) Ability to work independently and as part of a team
with internal and external partners Good computer and
organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with a positive attitude Red Flags: Fresh out of
college, no corporate or industry experience Interview process:
Interview with Manager Interview with Sr. Engineer Interview with
Sr. Director We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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