Retired Professional - Process Engineering Consultants

Vitaliz Biosciences JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Process Engineering Consultant (Retired Professional)
Reporting to : COO

NOTE: This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the discretion of the management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All team members are expected to assist Vitaliz in achieving its goals even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the management as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

Position Overview:

We are seeking highly experienced and seasoned Process Engineering Consultant from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry to support our precision fermentation project. A retired professional who possesses deep domain expertise in upstream and downstream areas and is interested in consulting engagements, to share their knowledge, provide mentorship, and contribute to process optimization, facility design, technology transfer, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on fermentation process design, development, and optimization for active ingredient production from microbial metabolites.
• Assist with GMP compliance, validation, and regulatory readiness for FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory bodies.
• Review and advise on technology transfer, scale-up, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to facility design and layout planning for new or upgraded production sites.
• Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks or inefficiencies in existing manufacturing processes, guide and oversee continuous improvement programmes.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, QC, RA, Operations).
• Support clients with risk assessments, gap analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing or reviewing SOPs, URS, and validation protocols.

Qualifications/Competencies/Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree / Ph.D in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
• 25+ years of experience in Industrial Biotechnology and process engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory standards.
• Proven experience in facility design, process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as a consultant or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Retired professionals from leadership roles (e.g., Director, VP, Principal Engineer) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location:

• Trivandrum

Travel:

• Ability to travel as required by role.

Remuneration:

• As per industry. Will consider higher for deserving candidates.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently retired and open to taking on a consulting or advisory role?
• Please specify the Languages Known
• Do you have 25 or more years of experience in Industrial Biotechnology and process engineering?
• Do you have proven experience in facility design, process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation?
• Have you held a senior leadership role (President/VP/Director) in Industrial Biotechnology and process engineering?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person