As a Sr. Staff Engineer - Polymer Biomanufacturing at BD, you will provide technical leadership for P4HB polymer production and biomanufacturing activities in Woburn, MA or Warwick, RI. This is a full-time role requiring a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week, offering a salary range of $161,400.00 - $258,200.00 USD Annual.
Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biology, microbiology, polymer science, biomaterials, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in polymer production, bioprocessing, biomaterials manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing.
Experience with GMP, supplier qualification, validation, change control, and contract manufacturing.
Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, or biologic manufacturing preferred.
Skills & Responsibilities
Technical leadership & troubleshooting: Oversee microbial fermentation, extraction, purification, and production runs to ensure reliable GMP manufacturing.
Vendor & supply chain management: Manage approved vendors, coordinate contract manufacturing, and forecast future production needs with Procurement and Quality.
Validation & quality documentation: Lead validation, technology transfer, change control, and maintain GMP/QMS documentation including risk assessments and specifications.
Process improvement: Monitor process trends and lead initiatives to improve robustness, efficiency, sustainability, and supplier capability.
Potential transition routes: People from senior bioprocess engineering or medical device manufacturing roles may bring strong fermentation and regulatory compliance skills, alongside meeting the required polymer science background.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Sr. Staff Engineer, Polymer Biomanufacturing provides technical leadership for BD’s P4HB polymer production and related biomanufacturing activities, supporting reliable GMP production, supplier oversight, validation, and continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
Manage approved vendors to schedule and oversee polymer production runs to meet production requirements.
Partner with Procurement, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to forecast future production needs and support continuity of supply.
Provide technical leadership for P4HB polymer production, including fermentation, purification, testing, release, and troubleshooting.
Assess supplier deviations, nonconformances, OOS results, and process anomalies with cross-functional partners.
Coordination of multiple vendors, contract review, compliance documentation, data evaluation, and technical reporting.
Lead or support validation, supplier qualification, technology transfer, and change control activities.
Develop and maintain GMP/QMS documentation, including specifications, procedures, work instructions, risk assessments, and validation reports.
Monitor process and quality trends and lead improvements in robustness, efficiency, quality, sustainability, and supplier capability.
Support future polymer and biomaterials initiatives, including new suppliers, process modifications, and customized polymer attributes.
QUALIFICATIONS
The role requires knowledge of microbial fermentation, microbial product extraction and purification, GMP manufacturing environments, and product analysis. Experience with vendor qualification and contract manufacturing is essential.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree or higher in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biology, microbiology, polymer science, biomaterials, or a related technical discipline required.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in polymer production, bioprocessing, biomaterials manufacturing, or related regulated manufacturing.
Experience with GMP or quality-system-controlled manufacturing performed by external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
Experience with supplier qualification, validation, change control, deviations, batch record review, lot release, and technology transfer.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Materials, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, biologic, or other regulated product manufacturing preferred.
SKILLS
Strong technical judgment and troubleshooting skills across complex production processes and suppliers.
Ability to translate technical information into clear procedures, specifications, risk assessments, training, and quality documentation.
Strong project management, communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong understanding of GMP, quality systems, supplier quality, and regulatory documentation requirements.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
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Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
USA MA - Woburn
Additional Locations
USA RI - Warwick
Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
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