Senior Process Engineer (9 months)
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - Phaidon EPM London in Milano
We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical project based in Lombardy, Italy. This is an urgent requirement for a highly skilled engineering professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical process design and project execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering and design phases of the project, providing technical expertise and ensuring process solutions meet operational, regulatory, and quality requirements. This is initially a 9-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position. Key Responsibilities
- Lead process engineering and design activities across project phases
- Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs;, process calculations, and technical specifications
- Support conceptual, basic, and detailed design activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders
- Ensure designs comply with GMP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards
- Conduct process evaluations, risk assessments, and engineering reviews
- Support equipment selection, sizing, and process optimisation activities
- Provide technical input during project meetings and design reviews
- Assist with commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities where required
Requirements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years' process engineering experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong design engineering background with proven project delivery experience
- Experience working within regulated GMP environments
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity in Lombardy, Italy
Contract Details
- Location: Lombardy, Italy
- Contract Length: Initial 9 months
- Extension Potential: Yes
- Permanent Opportunity: Possible
- Start Date: Urgent
- Rate: Flexible based on relevant experience and availability
Ideal Candidate Profile
An experienced Senior Process Engineer with 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally gained across major capital projects and engineering design programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in process design, engineering studies, and project execution within GMP-regulated environments. Candidates who have worked on facility expansions, manufacturing upgrades, or greenfield projects within pharmaceuticals or biotech will be particularly attractive.