Principal Process Scientist - Investigation Site Lead

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• Accountable for the track and lead the manufacturing process lifecycle for all growth products manufactured at the Manati site.
• Leads a team of scientists who lead the process validation exercises, and site CMC documentation for all commercial products.
• This group also provides process support, including investigational efforts, and implementation of change controls, for commercial products.
• Must comply with all Security Guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.
• Executes Manati New Product Introduction Framework for products within his or her portfolio, including project plan development, team formation and charters for new product transfers occurring at Manati.
• Supervise, track, and provides leadership and direction for a highly effective, interactive technical Team of scientists /operational process support specialists who provides operational, scientific expertise and compliance knowledge support to the Manufacturing Operations who lead the investigation process
• Supports the Investigation Site Lead
• Leads, motivates, mentors, and provides technical leadership to process scientists, and develops team members to meet and exceed plant and company goals and objectives.
• Develops and executes technology transfer plans in support of new products, effectively integrating site time and event schedules to priorities established through corporate structures.
• Provides support to the Lead Investigation Team by tracking action to ensure quality event closure. Provide Investigation status to different forums and senior management.
• Partners with Innovation Technologies group, Information Management, Engineering Maintenance, and Manufacturing to ensure equipment and automation are capable to deliver the manufacturing processes transferred.
• Assures effective integration of plans and resources to achieve timeliness of process support, productivity, and technology transfer and validation activities associated to product portfolio.
• Performs Design of Experiments and Process Risk Assessment (FMEA’) activities to establish appropriate process control strategies
• Performs as Subject Matter Expert in liquid, lyophilized and syringe parenteral processes, and formulation, maintaining a current knowledge base on best industry practices.
• Partners with the site management team in the identification of best practices in industry related to technology transfers, pharmaceutical technology to create a competitive advantage.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other division groups in support of technology transfer, validation, productivity, and process support activities.
• Assists in the development and control of the Start Up Budget for the site.
• Performs as the communication liaison for the transfer, validation, optimization, and daily support activities for the assigned product portfolio.
• Performs as the site liaison and primary author for process sections of CMC submissions.
• May represent the site and lead site Technology Transfer Teams to assure timely delivery of targets.
• May be the approver on validation and experimental protocols.

• Knowledge/Skill:
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or Science,
• Seven (7) years of directly related experience in Technical Services work within the pharmaceutical Industry.
• Three (3) years experience in parenteral manufacturing of protein therapeutics (biologics) strongly preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of how these products behave in parenteral processes.
• Excellent organizational, project manager skills and the ability to successfully manage a multitude of technical projects.
• Engineering principles aptitude
• Ability to effectively lead a cross functional site teams towards execution of technical transfer activities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex, and changing environment.
• Ability to manage personnel and financial resources.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in manufacturing processes, technologies, and processing equipment, CGMP’s and FDA regulations and trends.
• Strong project management skills and experiences.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and experiences.
• Demonstrated lead management, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Strong mentor, with excellent people development skills and track record.
• Outstanding communication skills, both in English and Spanish (oral, written).
• Subject Matter Expertise in Industrial Parenteral Formulation and filling process.

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