
As an integral part of Pharma Technical Operations (PT), PT Global MSAT, Engineering and Sustainability (PTT) plays a key role in leading a seamless industrialization and thorough technical product management through integrating SHE, proactive maintenance, facility fitness, performance optimization and scalable manufacturing processes and technologies in support of the manufacturing network. Product and process robustness, efficiency and reliability are key performance indicators, PTT owns and drives continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
Lead the development of the strategic technological roadmap for Drug Substance, focusing on technical innovation and alignment with PT long-term business objectives.
Interface with Pharma Technical Development, global MSAT, Engineering, and Site Manufacturing teams to ensure technical innovations align with global product and technology strategy.
Define the technology lifecycle together with the asset lifecycle management team and identify critical milestones for re-evaluating standards.
Represent the technological needs of the Drug Substance network in senior stakeholder interactions and key technical governance forums.
Identify and assess technological innovations, translating them into actionable projects that improve product robustness and sustainability.
Oversee a complex portfolio of strategic projects aimed at delivering systematic efficiency gains and achieving supply chain resilience.
Lead the concept and pilot of significant new Drug Substance manufacturing technology selections towards the definition of technology standards.
Author and approve technical documents, including user requirements, qualification strategies, and technology master plans.
Monitor and ensure adherence to technological standards across the Drug Substance networks while mentoring technical team members.
Who you are
You are a visionary leader and a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging the gap between innovative technology and global manufacturing excellence. You thrive in complex, matrix environments, possessing the advanced ability to challenge the status quo and influence senior leaders toward novel solutions. Your excellent communication and synthesis skills allow you to summarize complex technical issues to expedite decision-making and drive organizational alignment.
In addition, you possess the following qualifications and experience:
BS/MS/PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Life Sciences.
15+ years of relevant industrial experience in process development, industrialization, or manufacturing operations within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
Extensive experience in matrix leadership and leading senior-level cross-functional teams to deliver aligned network solutions.
Company-wide acknowledged expertise in Drug Substance manufacturing technologies and standardization.
In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems and ICH guidelines pertinent to biologics process development.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
Are you ready to make a difference for our patients? We are looking forward to your application – join us now and become part of our journey!
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $169,500-$314,700. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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