Technical Leader

Req #: 1803454
Location:Boudry, NeuchatelCH
Job Category:Manufacturing/Technical Operations
Work Location: Route de Perreux 1 BOUDRY 2017
Organization: Celgene International SaRL
Schedule:40
Shift:
Employee Status: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Level:
Travel:
Other Locations:Switzerland- Boudry

Description

Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, ​quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries, and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead/manage strategic projects (such as the Technology Transfer of a product from Development) from project initiation to closure including after action reviews.


• Advocate best practice project methodologies and tools. Develop, write and review project documentation including project plans, test protocols, risk assessments and reports.


• In collaboration with the responsible Product Steward provide technical/scientific expertise and support to manufacturing sites. Lead or support product, technology or manufacturing improvements/changes.  


• Assist with writing and reviewing of CMC documentation associated with project or manufacturing changes.


• Transfer reliable and well understood Manufacturing processes into Global Supply or within the network. Transfer the knowledge from the sending unit to receiving unit and Product Steward. Ensure knowledge is captured and transferred.


• Proactively engage with Manufacturing sites/Development and CRO/CMO’s and advocate the use of QbD principles. Advise on the definition of CQA’s and CPP’s and an appropriate control strategy.


• Active participation in the design, execution and data analysis associated technical trials/batches associated with the projects. Writing and reviewing project documentation including project plans, test protocols, risk assessments and reports.


• Responsible for expanding and continuously updating a scientific knowledge base. Advises on Scientific and Business developments (including Technology, Processes, Regulations etc).


• Applies and advocates the use of QbD, Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies.


• Assist with the development of Standards, guidelines and SOP’s to enhance the quality and robustness of our manufacturing operations, knowledge transfer and technical support processes.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy or Natural Science. At least 10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology development or production.


• Excellent working knowledge of QA, cGMP and the Pharmaceutical Regulatory framework


• Good knowledge of various types pharmaceutical Manufacturing processes/technologies.


• Excellent knowledge of Technology Transfer and validation.


• Demonstrated project leadership/management experience. Experience of multi-site/cross-site project management.


• Working knowledge QbD, Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies.


• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence and work across organizational boundaries.


• Effective communication skills, good command of English and preferably another European language.


• Ability to work well as an integral part of a large Project Team.

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