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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Transfer Manager - **Company:** PDI Inc. - **Location:** Orangeburg, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Software, Microsoft Project, GXP - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88274278/1 ## About the Role * Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science * Preferred: Master's Degree with a technical or business focus REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: * Strong knowledge of Technology Transfer, process engineering, manufacturing processes, and commercialization in a regulated manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of R&D-to-Manufacturing transfer, scale-up, change control, manufacturing readiness, and technical documentation. * Project management skills including planning, scheduling, risk management, prioritization, and cross-functional execution. * Familiarity with design controls, Good Engineering Practices, FDA and applicable ISO requirements, GMP practices, and relevant environmental requirements. * Working knowledge of equipment selection, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational handoff preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools, Word, Excel, and standard business applications., * 7-10 years of progressive experience in Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical discipline. * Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and leading cross-functional technical projects through manufacturing implementation. * Experience transferring products, processes, or technologies into manufacturing. * Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, or direct supervision of technical personnel. * Preferred: + Experience supporting new equipment, manufacturing expansion, commissioning, startup, site readiness, or external manufacturing transfers. + Experience with nonwoven technologies, liquids, or saturated-wipe manufacturing processes. SKILLS/ABILITIES: * Clear and effective verbal and written communication. * Strong project management, organization, technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data-analysis capability. * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. * Ability to coach, delegate, and develop technical personnel. * Self-starter who identifies improvement opportunities, develops a path forward, and drives execution to completion. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, and contingencies in a collaborative environment with a working understanding of business and financial concepts. WORKING CONDITIONS * No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship. ## Description Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Technology Transfer & Site Engineering Readiness, the Technology Transfer Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of Technology Transfer and Process Engineering activities supporting new product commercialization, process scale-up, manufacturing implementation, external manufacturing transfers, and ongoing site operations. The role directly leads the Process Engineer and coordinates cross-functional technical teams to ensure product and process requirements, change controls, technical risks, documentation, and manufacturing handoffs are executed with quality, speed, and accountability. The position also supports assigned engineering-readiness activities for new equipment, capital projects, and site-expansion initiatives, providing a strong technical link between R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external partners., The role requires strong technical execution, cross-functional leadership, people leadership, project management, and the ability to translate development requirements into sustainable manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include: Technology Transfer Execution * Lead day-to-day execution of technology transfer for internal scale-up from R&D through Manufacturing Operations, as well as transfers to or from external third-party manufacturers. * Develop and maintain technology transfer plans, timelines, risk assessments, action registers, readiness criteria, and transfer reports for assigned programs. * Drive execution of change controls and associated technical deliverables for new products, process changes, and manufacturing transfers. * Facilitate effective handoff from development teams to receiving manufacturing organizations, ensuring open technical issues and requirements are identified, assigned, and closed. * Maintain clear accountability for transfer execution, proactively identify risks or barriers, and escalate significant issues with recommendations and recovery plans. Process Engineering Leadership * Directly manage, coach, and develop the Process Engineer and establish clear priorities, deliverables, and accountability for assigned work. * Prioritize Process Engineering support across technology transfer, existing manufacturing operations, new products, new equipment, troubleshooting, optimization, and site-readiness initiatives. * Lead or support process design, scale-up, technical evaluations, equipment/process parameter development, root-cause troubleshooting, and implementation of sustainable process improvements. * Use data and structured problem-solving methods to identify opportunities, define implementation plans, and measure post-implementation performance for bulk-liquid and finished-goods operations. Cross-Functional & External Partner Integration * Lead and influence cross-functional technical teams including R&D, Analytical, Packaging Development, Formulation Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, Engineering, and other functions as required. * Coordinate technical activities with external manufacturing partners, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and other external resources within assigned scope. * Provide accurate technical milestones, risks, dependencies, and status updates to the Sr. Manager and applicable project or program-management resources. Quality, Leadership & Continuous Improvement * Ensure Technology Transfer and Process Engineering activities are executed in compliance with PDI quality policies, procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Engineering Practices. * Ensure required technical documentation, change-control deliverables, transfer reports, and manufacturing handoff documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained appropriately. * Demonstrate leadership, learning agility, sound judgment, and action orientation; delegate effectively and develop team members to assume increasing responsibility. * Improve repeatable Technology Transfer and Process Engineering tools, standards, lessons learned, and execution practices that increase speed, quality, and manufacturing readiness. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS * Successful and timely execution of Technology Transfer plans meeting safety, quality, regulatory, commercialization, and business requirements. * Effective leadership and development of the Process Engineer, including clear prioritization, delegation, and accountability. * Technical risks, change controls, open actions, and manufacturing-readiness gaps identified early and driven to timely closure. * Process Engineering improvements delivered with measurable and sustainable results. * Assigned engineering-readiness and startup/handoff deliverables completed in alignment with project requirements. * Effective cross-functional execution, documentation quality, and compliance across assigned activities. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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