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Job Responsibility
Support the development, scale-up, tech transfer and manufacturing execution of cGMP clinical and commercial downstream purification processes including, but not limited to harvest, clarification, chromatography (Protein A, AEX, CEX, etc), viral filtration, UF/DF, and sterile filtration
Apply engineering principles and statistical analysis in order to: Identify, develop and implement downstream process improvements into the manufacturing facility
Resolve technical issues observed during scale-up and/or manufacturing execution of purification processes
Manage escalation and on the floor support as required to achieve successful scale-up and manufacturing objectives
Interface with process development teams to ensure processes are robust and are designed to deliver all quality attributes and enable manufacturing success
Collaborate with Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Validation and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvements into our business processes
Lead site activities for continuous process verification, process monitoring, optimization, complex investigation, and product life cycle management
Ensure safety and compliance of process development activities
Collaborate with other site-functions and network drug substance teams in delivering plant goals
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems while meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives
Ensure manufacturing operations are aligned with the registered process
Provide support for regulatory filing, inspection, and other CMC activities
Serve as member of the ATO DSTE leadership team utilizing network thinking and innovative approaches to advance the drug substance organizational capabilities
Supervising Others / Team Experience: Create multi-year technical strategies for advancing business performance
Ensures that safe practices are followed
Provides mentoring and expertise to staff on the downstream team
Motivates, develops, and coaches staff while promoting team collaboration
Applies effective management practices in the direction and development of others
Leadership and Influence: Identifies and negotiates resources and develops timelines for project activities
Collaborates within the department and interdepartmentally
Provides scientific and technical leadership
Ensure department staff are adequately developed and trained
Provides adequate feedback through coaching and effective performance appraisal and development planning
Initiates and encourages scientific collaboration with groups outside the department
Manage project resources (material, labor, time, etc.), and elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
Build and maintain effective collaborations with partner organizations
Decision Making and Judgment: Anticipates, proactively detects, and addresses problems related to departmental and interdepartmental activities
Inform and consults department head and senior staff appropriately
Requirements
Doctorate degree and 2 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience
Master's degree and 6 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience
Associate's degree and 10 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience
minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources
Nice to have
8+ years of experience in a technical role supporting biotechnology processes within regulated environments (i.e., cGMP)
5+ years directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, and programs or directing the allocation of resources
Strong and in-depth expertise in purification processes
Experience in process scale-up, technology transfer, process validation, troubleshooting, and complex investigation
Strong oral and verbal communication skills, interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Experience developing staff to reach their full potential
Knowledgeable in regulatory filings and inspections
Familiarity in operational aspects of commercial biopharma manufacturing
Familiarity in statistical analysis, analytical methods, and product quality attributes relevant to biological processing
What we offer
Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance
Career development opportunities
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions