The primary responsibilities of this role, Principal Process Engineer, are to: Be accountable for the technical design, fabrication, delivery, commissioning and qualification of bioprocess equipment to Product Supply; Ensure the performance and robustness of delivered equipment to Product Supply; Partner with Biological Development and/or external scientists to develop deep process understanding, translate this into bioprocess equipment requirements, and communicate effectively with equipment fabricators; Maintain a broad understanding of business direction, translate this into your scope of responsibility, ensure alignment, and work to resolve both technical and non-technical misalignments; Deliver anticipated results that contribute to business and technical goals, balancing business needs and technology development ambitions while delivering bioprocess solutions; Operate independently within accountable areas, leading projects of larger scope or high complexity and serving as a go-to technical authority for peers; Perform technical management of vendors and projects, including oversight of budget and schedule adherence, and proactively manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sound judgment on decision-making and escalation; Continuously self-educate on bioprocess equipment and overall market trends to maintain subject matter expert-level knowledge of the field; Execute projects primarily from Berkeley, CA, with readiness to support activities at remote locations as needed. Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent; Chemical Engineering preferred; Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate; High degree of technical competency with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Firm understanding of the multifaceted nature of working in a GMP environment; Experience with various biologic modalities; Experience with key bioprocess unit operations such as cell culture, purification and filling; Strong English language skills, both written and oral; Ability to tailor communication styles to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization; Good interpersonal skills including communication, listening, verbal skills and assertiveness; Demonstrated ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams as a collaborative team player capable of working well with people across all hierarchies; Willingness to execute projects at remote locations with up to 25% travel and to flex work hours to accommodate global project team members.