An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Technologist. The role is a key technical subject matter expert role with accountability to ensure the facility is operationally ready for commercial large-scale production of Drug Substance as per start-up schedule.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Work with the Integrated Process Team (IPT) to ensure the effective and efficient on-time delivery of batch production within the IPT area.
• Establish oneself as key contact for designated downstream process workstream as assigned and lead the associated process centric team.
• Provide technical, process and engineering expertise within a wide range of projects, such as the introduction of new equipment and processes.
• Author and manage Change control generation.
• Manage and update BOMs per assigned workstream.
• Provide SME leadership to deviation management and effective CAPA generation where appropriate.
• Aid Generation of SOPS/Electronic Batch Records for production.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to cross functional team members, to share process, engineering, and maintenance best practices.
• Tactical Implementation & Support for reliability equipment initiatives.
• Ensure supply of high-quality product through ensuring equipment availability; maximize team member performance through continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Author and approve MIDAS/QDocs/Kneat documents as appropriate.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Degree or 3rd level qualification (Science, Engineering).
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.
• Proven track record of delivering high performance through development and coaching of a team.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical industry (preferably experience in Drug Substance, Downstream Operations)
• Knowledge and experience in process optimization, technical transfer of products and extensive knowledge of Validation requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Requisition ID:R213431