Senior Engineer, Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Mfg

Syracuse, New York Permanent USD90,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This senior-level individual contributor role provides technical leadership across ADC manufacturing for clinical and commercial programs. The position combines hands-on expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, and process ownership to ensure robust, compliant, and scalable manufacturing operations.
  • Technical SME for ADC conjugation, purification, and formulation.
  • Global biologics CDMO based out of NY with hiring due to YoY growth.

About Our Client

Fast-growing biologics CDMO with YoY revenue growth due to world class science team, strong reputation, and customer demand for its antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and biologics business. Built on scientific excellence, operational rigor, and patient impact.

Job Description

  • Act as technical subject matter expert for ADC conjugation, purification, and formulation processes.
  • Lead and support technology transfers across early clinical through commercial and validation stages.
  • Provide on-the-floor manufacturing support during batch execution and issue resolution.
  • Own and improve key unit operations including chromatography, TFF, conjugation reactions, and buffer preparation.
  • Lead deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA development.
  • Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, HSE, Automation, MSAT, and Facilities to ensure safe and compliant operations.
  • Support audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of new technologies and materials.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, or process engineering.
  • Prior hands-on experience with ADCs or complex bioconjugation processes strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
  • Experience handling highly potent compounds and applying appropriate safety controls.
  • Strong data analysis, technical writing, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary range: $90,000 - $140,000
  • Target annual bonus of 16%.
  • Excellent benefits including strong medical/dental, PTO, bonus payout, 401k matching and LTI after 12 months.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact technical work without direct people management.
  • Exposure to late-stage and commercial ADC manufacturing programs.
  • Collaborative, science-driven culture with strong investment in professional growth.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Contact
Daniel Ferzoco
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7020706

Job summary

Sector
Life Sciences
Sub Sector
Biotechnology
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Syracuse
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Ferzoco
Job Reference
JN-052026-7020706