Process Engineer, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) 503B

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

Bringing innovative medications to life requires precision, expertise, and an unyielding commitment to quality. As a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), this role drives the optimization of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability. This position is a key force in advancing compounding operations, enhancing production capabilities, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to support the company’s mission of expanding access to quality, affordable medication.

• Develops, optimizes, and validates pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring robustness, compliance, and scalability to meet evolving production demands.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, improve yields, and enhance efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
• Leads technology transfer efforts for new product introductions, ensuring seamless integration from development to full-scale production while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Identifies and implements innovative process improvements, leveraging emerging technologies and lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous advancement in compounding operations.
• Champions a culture of operational excellence by proactively identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards to safeguard product integrity and patient well-being.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Expertise in process validation, Good Manufacturing Practices, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies, with proficiency in software tools such as Statistical Analysis Software and Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing science, or a related field within a highly regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment, with demonstrated expertise in process optimization and scale-up.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Preferred certifications include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional (CPIP); Professional Engineer (PE) License; Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/