{"id":1471082,"url":"https://alion.io/job/west-pharmaceutical-services-inc-director-computational-engineering-and-engineering-sciences","title":"Director, Computational Engineering and Engineering Sciences","company":{"id":1923607,"name":"West Pharmaceutical Services","domain":"westpharma.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/westpharma","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Radnor, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":160000,"max_usd":300000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2192},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Digital Twin","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T02:01:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-13T04:10:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":19,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":19},"description":"This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 4 days a week, and 1 day remotely.No relocation is provided for this opportunity.\nAt 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?\nThere’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.\nWe 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Director of Computational Engineering & Engineering Sciences owns West's enterprise capability for predictive engineering. This role develops and applies engineering sciences, computational methods, simulation, and validated digital engineering methodologies that establish technical confidence, improve engineering decision quality, and reduce dependence on physical iteration throughout early technology evaluation, product engineering, manufacturing development, and customer technical collaboration.\nThe capability partners closely with Enterprise AI Strategy & Solutions, applying enterprise AI capabilities within engineering to strengthen predictive engineering, engineering methodologies, and engineering decision quality.\nThis role integrates structural analysis, fluid dynamics, Moldflow, metrology, computational modeling, analytical engineering, and predictive engineering into a unified enterprise capability supporting Central R&D, Operating Units, customers, and external technology partners.\nWorking across pre-development, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Development, Digital Platforms, and Operating Units, this role partners with engineering organizations to establish predictive engineering methodologies that improve technical confidence and engineering decision quality across the enterprise.\nSuccess is measured by the organization's ability to establish reusable predictive engineering methodologies that improve engineering decision quality across multiple product platforms and engineering organizations.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nEnterprise Predictive Engineering\nOwn West's enterprise Predictive Engineering capability\nServe as West's enterprise authority for predictive engineering, establishing methodologies, standards, and model validation practices that improve technical confidence and engineering decision quality across multiple engineering Organizations.\nEstablish engineering methodologies that improve technical confidence through predictive analysis prior to physical iteration.\nDevelop reusable predictive engineering methodologies supporting pre-development, product engineering, manufacturing development, and customer technical collaboration.\nEstablish enterprise standards governing computational engineering methods, simulation quality, and engineering model validation.\nPredictive Engineering Applications\nDevelop enterprise predictive engineering methodologies supporting concept evaluation, technical risk reduction, and early product realization.\nLead application of structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, Moldflow, multiphysics simulation, optimization, and systems modeling throughout product development.\nExpand predictive engineering practices supporting concept evaluation, feasibility, and product development through simulation, engineering sciences, and validated computational methods.\nImprove engineering decision quality through predictive analysis and engineering trade studies.\nSupport architecture evaluation, engineering optimization, and technical risk reduction using computational methods.\nDevelop computational methodologies supporting customer collaboration on predictive evaluation of drug-device, drug-container, and material interaction.\nEngineering Integration of Enterprise AI\nDefine engineering use cases and integrate enterprise AI capabilities into predictive engineering methodologies where they improve technical confidence, engineering productivity, and engineering decision quality.\nDevelop engineering methodologies that combine simulation, computational methods, and predictive engineering practices to accelerate technical learning and reduce engineering uncertainty.\nEngineering Capability Development\nIntegrate Structural Engineering, Fluid Engineering, Moldflow, Metrology, Computational Modeling, and Analytical Engineering into a unified enterprise capability.\nDevelop engineering methodologies that reduce dependence on physical prototypes through validated predictive models.\nEstablish reusable predictive engineering methodologies, validated engineering models, and computational standards supporting multiple engineering organizations and product platforms.\nPromote collaboration across pre-development, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Development, and Operating Units.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nOrganizational Leadership\nDevelop and grow West's Predictive Engineering capability through direct technical leadership, strategic partnerships, and selective capability expansion aligned with business demand.\nDevelop capability roadmaps, staffing recommendations, and investment strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and demonstrated business demand.\nPromote continuous improvement in engineering methodologies supporting West's strategic growth platforms.\nEnsure compliance with West quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.\nBuild strategic relationships with pharmaceutical customers, software providers, universities, research organizations, and external technology partners to advance West’s enterprise predictive engineering capability.\nDevelop the long-term capability strategy for Predictive Engineering, including organization, technology, partnerships, and engineering methodology roadmaps.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred. Ph.D. desirable.\nWork Experience\nMinimum ten (10) years of engineering experience with significant emphasis on computational engineering, simulation, or predictive engineering.\nMinimum seven (7) years of engineering leadership experience.\nDemonstrated experience applying structural analysis, fluid dynamics, Moldflow, computational modeling, and engineering simulation to complex product development programs.\nExperience establishing enterprise engineering methodologies or technical standards preferred.\nExperience supporting regulated product development strongly preferred.\nExperience collaborating with external customers or partners on predictive modeling, simulation, material interaction, or drug-container / drug-device technical evaluations preferred.\nDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary analytical engineering organizations.\nExperience applying enterprise AI capabilities within engineering simulation, optimization, or predictive engineering environments preferred.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExpert knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Moldflow, optimization methods, and systems modeling.\nStrong understanding of engineering sciences supporting regulated product development.\nExperience developing predictive engineering methodologies that improve engineering decision quality.\nExperience integrating enterprise AI capabilities into engineering methodologies supporting simulation, optimization, and engineering decision quality.\nKnowledge of digital engineering, model-based engineering, digital twins, and advanced computational methods.\nStrong understanding of model validation, verification, uncertainty quantification, and engineering best practices.\nDemonstrated ability to translate computational analysis into practical engineering decisions.\nExperience building reusable enterprise engineering capabilities rather than project-specific analytical support.\nStrong executive communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineering, commercial, and executive leadership.\nDemonstrated ability to influence engineering strategy across multiple organizations without direct reporting authority. #LI-NJ1\nTravel Requirements\n20%: Up to 52 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nLight-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.\nWhat We Offer\nCommunity Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.\nContinuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.\nInclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.\nGlobal Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.\nRecognition & Rewards:Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.\n\nWest 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. 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