Job Responsibilities

Understands, oversees, trains, coaches, mentors and manages performance of others on basic aseptic operational techniques as well as, performing solution, material preparation, analyzing results and facility start-up engineering and mechanical knowledge. Understands, teaches and coaches others on all operations, functions, capability of equipment and ancillary support to equipment and is able to perform complex troubleshooting Drives sourcing and purchasing of standard, new and complex equipment Reviews and approves solution and material preparation results and resolves issues Reviews protocols and other technical transfer documents Identifies and drives application of GMP concepts and is able to recommend and identify improvements as the process develops during phases of technical transfer Executes in-house and offsite validation activities Forecast and performs material procurement activities Uses all support systems (e.g. LIMS) with demonstrated proficiency and able to act as an subject matter expert (SME) and/or Super user on a system Acts a lead, member or Champion that helps to design the new system or of a systems improvement team Understands the concept of and has performed or experience with manufacturing processes and methods Trains, coaches mentors and manages performance of others on basic operations such as media preparation, thaw, passage and harvesting and specific unit operations and overall systems across assigned programs, in the manufacturing process Interprets data and draws conclusions Identifies process and method gaps and opportunities and implements improvements across assigned programs and site specific Collects, records, reviews, performs analysis, interprets, identifies trends of scientific and process data per good document practices Communicates with internal and external stakeholders scientific and process data and recommends path for forward processing Follows compliance and regulatory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and understands ‘why’ behind the regulations Identifies, communicates, addresses and improves complex cGMP compliance and regulatory gaps and issues across assigned programs and site specific Responsible for ensuring employees are trained on Batch record, SOPs, equipment, all unit operations and non-manufacturing SOPs and systems Authors, reviews and approves technical documents such as non-conforming events and deviations Identifies, suggests, participates, leads, implements and champions continuous improvement ideas Accountable for schedule preparation, forecasting, adjustments and performance of work assignments for team to ensure adequate staffing across assigned and site specific programs Regularly interacts with and supports cross-functional teams. Accomplishes staff results by communicating updated organizational information, job expectations & supporting their work Plans, monitors, and appraises direct reports including performance competencies, goals & job results Coaches, counsels, and conducts disciplinary actions

Job Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required and 5+ years relevant technical experience and min 2 years in a Lead/Leadership/Supervisory Role BS/BA in Science related field preferred; or combination of relevant Experience & Education

Required Languages

English