Role Description
The Piscataway Site Technical Operations group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for a Manager, Technical Operations position. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands on experience in the tech transfer and scale up of sterile injectable (includes solutions, lyophilized products, suspensions and emulsions) and ophthalmic pharmaceutical dosage forms (includes solutions, suspensions) and be a subject matter expert in either upstream or downstream practices and operations while also having a fundamental understanding of other areas such as thorough understanding of cGMP, sterile operations etc.
Candidates should have experience in the area of large scale sterile injectable manufacturing. The individual will be expected to provide detailed technical, process understanding and expertise in support of complex technical investigations, process trouble shooting and other highly technical areas for the manufacturing, including technical transfer, scale up, engineering/ANDA/PV and/or commercial batch manufacturing. In such cases they would be responsible for gathering the needed process understanding and history from the appropriate sources and identify and collaborate with other relevant stake holders.
The candidate should be knowledgeable of process equipment and systems, manufacturing operations, and automation control (PLC, Delta V, etc) and will provide the support working with the contract manufacturing organization for coordinating manufacturing activities and troubleshoot complex or unusual problems arising from components, process, equipment and system failures. The candidate should have experience in the area of overall sterile process execution in support of cGMP clinical, engineering, ANDA, PV and /or commercial batch manufacturing.
Candidates should have a strong track record of leveraging collaboration across multiple groups and competing priorities. Proven track record of solving complex issues and leading the implement of robust solutions. Candidate must have extensive understanding and experience dealing with large technical group of engineers, scientist and technicians in large multi-product contract manufacturing facilities.
The individual would be expected to provide support for complex technical projects and in troubleshooting activities serving as the technical lead for the given project. Serve as the operations point of contact for technology transfer and manufacturing.
Potential candidates should have a working knowledge of GMP compliance expectations and conducts all activities that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Pfizer Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc. Advise management of non-conformance issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
1.This position acts as Manager, Technical Operations position working in a team environment with Contract Manufacturing Organization to execute processing and operational activities in support of manufacturing of sterile injectable and ophthalmic pharmaceutical dosage forms.
2.Requires detailed knowledge of the technology transfer and scale up. Must be capable of assessing challenges and able to provide technical support to resolve the technical issues during the manufacturing. Able to trouble shoot/recommend the solutions to resolve the technical issues with manufacturing equipment. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously at different CMOs.
3.Capable of detecting technical manufacturing process problems and assisting the CMOs for the resolution. Ability to collect and assemble applicable, vital information for presentation to assist in troubleshooting and decision making.
4.Able to travel globally, up to 30 % to CMOs for technical meetings, technology transfer, demo/ANDA, PV and/or commercial batches manufacturing.
5.Review and/or approve site technology documents such as tech transfer plans, validation protocols, reports, batch records, sampling protocols, CAPAs, change controls, requirement for the change parts, procedures, policy and instructions, etc.
6.Provide input for investigations, commitments, and change controls assuring changes provide robust manufacturing process - ensures changes are value added.
7.Responsible for working with R & D group in optimizing process parameters of commercial processes within the design space to evaluate/implement opportunities for process improvements. Collaborate with R & D colleagues for required process development and analytical support needed to address process issues and solutions.
8.Participate as needed in reviewing/authoring relevant regulatory and/or technical documents in support of implemented technologies or changes in the manufacturing process and evaluate the impact on the quality of the product
9.Proactively identify challenges and manage their resolution.
10.Guide formulators in developing commercially feasible and scalable sterile products
11.Responsibilities include interaction and collaborate with multiple groups both on site and off site to achieve goals and collaborating with them in review of data and drawing conclusions.
12.Participate in cross-functional teams in the evaluation and implementation of novel manufacturing technology and processes in commercial processes that increase process robustness.
13.The engineer/scientist drives continuous improvement efforts cross- functionally.
14.Drive changes that support right first time, efficiency and effectiveness.
15.Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
16.Able to work under extreme short time line
17.Improve and manage partner relationship with CMOs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MS or PhD in Science or Process Engineering with 8 + years of experience for an MS or 6 + years with PhD. Candidate must be self-motivating, be capable of driving multiple initiatives simultaneously and able to adapt to rapidly changing project priorities. Grade and title will be commensurate with level of experience
1.Must have at least 6 years of hands on industrial experience in injectable product development, scale-up and technology transfer.
2.The ideal candidate should possess extensive hands on experience in the tech transfer and scale up of injectables (includes solutions, lyophilized products, suspensions and emulsions) and ophthalmic pharmaceutical dosage forms (includes solutions, suspensions).
3.Strong communication skills and writing skills are required as well as the ability to effectively resolve the complex manufacturing process issues and provide the robust solutions.
4.A good team player who has excellent problem-solving and communication skill.
5.Working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirement of ANDA filing is preferred.
6.Strong technical and R&D background is desired.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
The Manager, Technical Operations position uses technical knowledge to
* troubleshoot complex or unusual problems arising from components, process equipment and system failures
* lead tech transfer and scale-up activities
* provide investigations support
* analyze process data, and identify and implement process improvements
* Develops and present technical presentations
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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