Manager, Tech Services

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Pfizers North Creek Manufacturing Facility is a clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing facility producing antibody and antibody drug conjugates for life-altering cancer treatments.

The North Creek facility Technical Services department is seeking a highly motivated Technical Service Manger (Manufacturing) that desires an opportunity to contribute to the design and development of clinical and commercial manufacturing processes of transformative cancer therapies. This role focuses on support activities involved the technology transfer from research to manufacturing and production support. Design and development may include new or revised processes.

The ideal candidate requires comprehensive knowledge of downstream/purification process engineering and production experience in a GMP manufacturing environment applying these skills as a technical resource in recommendations for improvements.

This role also requires great teamwork and collaboration to ensure an efficient way of working and maintain high level productivity have a can-do attitude and thrive in a high-paced environment.

What You Will Achieve

In this role you will:

• Play a pivotal role in transitioning products from research to manufacturing leveraging technical skills to address challenges.
• Lead in the transfer of processes into the North Creek facility and ensure technical responsibilities for new product introduction and resupply campaigns such as process modeling material planning manufacturing documentation and other technical responsibilities are completed.
• Lead project tasks and milestones ensuring work is organized to meet deadlines.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout production stages troubleshooting process or equipment issues.
• Prepare and review scale-up protocols technology transfer protocols batch manufacturing records and bill of materials.
• Maintain process data to ensure consistent process performance.
• Support deviation investigations CAPAs and change controls.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelors degree with at least 4 years of
  experience;
• OR a masters degree with at least 2 years of experience;
• OR a PhD with 0 years of experience;
• OR as associates degree with 8 years of experience;
• OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of downstream equipment and operations.
• Experience with technology transfer and scale-up processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and process monitoring systems.
• Must be capable of generating documents in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry with GMP manufacture of recombinant antibody and high-potency antibody drug conjugate production processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing scale purification equipment and operations and engineering principles related to biotherapeutic drug substance including disposable technologies.
• Experience with new technology implementation.
• Experience with initiating change controls and deviation investigations in a quality management system.
• Experience with continued process verification and process data monitoring
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and opportunities
• Experience in a structured process-driven environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting standing gowning in cleanroom.
• Requires good math skills basic lab chemistry calculations working with MS Excel.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• May require travel from time to timeto other PGS sites
• May require working non-standard hours or shifts
• Travel to different sites or locations may be necessary to ensure alignment and support for initiatives
• Work Location Assignment:Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96300.00 to $160500.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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