Senior Director, Process Engineering

Company: West Pharmaceutical Services
Location: Exton
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary The Senior Director of Global Process Engineering will provide strategic leadership, clear direction and mentorship to the global process engineering team, with the goal to improve and standardize the current manufacturing processes within the containment network, encompassing the elastomer and seal manufacturing processes. This individual will leverage experience and knowledge from the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries to develop the team’s strategy and deployment roadmap, enhancing efficiency, productivity, quality, and compliance with industry standards. The position will drive strategic initiatives and ensure best practices are maintained within manufacturing processes worldwide. It is essential for this individual to work closely with stakeholders within West, as well as customer representatives, on critical initiatives to represent the interests of West while aligning with customer needs. The job owner will be responsible for further developing the team and ensure the highest level of performance and ownership across the team. It is key that a robust career development and succession plan be put in place. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Defines and develops the Global Process Engineering strategies and plans Interface with Site leaders, Global Engineering heads and other global functional leads to ensure that strategies, plans and activities are integrated and aligned with the overall corporate objectives Serves as a liaison with other key functional departments (e.g. Supply Chain, Global QA, Equipment & automation Engineering) in assessing and prioritizing identified initiatives Establishes a robust development and succession plan for the process engineering team with defined and measurable milestones Ensures best practice standards are developed for each process area, rolled out in the Network globally and translated in enterprise guidance documents Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality and direct the team in implementing solutions Establishes a community of practices to share best practices around process engineering topics in an agile but compliant manner Serves as the point of contact for global QA related issues requiring global solutions and supports in customer facing meetings (CAPA requirements, customer strategic meetings…) Stays current with advancements in related technology and standards applying for this industry, applying state of the art tools like AI Provide best practice direction in support of portfolio optimization process; specifically, product transfers Responsible for insuring all vetted and scientific data resides in the OPS/Eng. knowledge management repository Ensure all engineering processes comply with industry regulations and safety standards Drive technological advancements in process engineering, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new technologies Promote innovation in process deisng to reduce costs and improve sustainability Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess process efficiency, effectiveness, and impact Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs Education Bachelors or Master’s degree in engineering, Management, or like curricula Work Experience Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in Process Engineering in a highly regulated Manufacturing environment Minimum 10 years of people management experience leading global teams Proven track record of implementing successful process improvements on a global scale Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree in engineering Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English, other languages are a plus Experience managing a global team and multiple disciplines within Process Engineering Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Travel Requirements 30%: Up to 78 business days per year West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.

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