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Job Description:
We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69000 employees operating in more than 140 countries we offer state of the art laboratories manufacturing plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.
We are seeking individuals with strong scientific and technical skills to contribute to the design development and manufacturing of sterile products making accessible our companys next generation of Vaccines and Biologics. To this end we strive to create an environment of mutual respect encouragement and teamwork. As part of our team youll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist to join the operations team supporting a capital project critical to Human Health at our facilities in Durham North Carolina. This new facility will include end-to-end processing of both drug substance and drug product including product inspection warehouse utilities and quality control laboratories.
The Specialist Operations will be responsible for providing support to the manufacturing area as part of the Operations team.
This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday dayshift (normally 8:00am-4:30pm)
Applicant must complete and be medically cleared for BCG medical clearance requirements: questionnaire blood test chest x-ray
Position Responsibilities:
This role reports to an Operations Associate Director and supports the product transfer for a new facility in Durham NC within Drug Substance Drug Product and/or supporting areas.
Support and execute to approach for production team as part of tech transfer and modernization for process
Collaborate with broad partners and stakeholders across MPS GES and across site for information
Independently manage project assignments escalate potential delays and develop remediation plans when applicable
Collaborating across diverse teams
Creating strong safety culture
Contributing to the manufacturing team and support for the facility
Leading routine process support projects and improvement activities
Serving as subject matter expert on the process for daily work and projects understand full process requirements such as safety compliance process
Providing guidance for daily production support projects deviations and changes
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science related field with minimum of 2 years post-degree experience inmanufacturing operations pharma biotech or vaccines work environment
Communication leadership and teamwork skills
Preferred Experience and Skills:
cGMP experience in a sterile bulk biologics or pharmaceutical environment operations technical services supply chain and/or quality operations
Experience with aseptic processing operations such as bulk production formulation vial filling and lyophilization and/or supporting clean utilities
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced complex environments and escalate appropriately
Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrates interpersonal technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Experience using Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence tools
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Effective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Adaptability Biopharmaceutical Industry cGMP Compliance Communication Computer Literacy Data Analysis Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management Lean Manufacturing Tools Management Process Operational Excellence Process Optimization Process Troubleshooting Production Operations Production Support Project Management Regulatory Compliance Teamwork Training and DevelopmentPreferred Skills:
Leadership Materials Management Process ImprovementsJob Posting End Date:
05/31/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Full-Time