MS&T Technical Manager Semi Solid

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981 we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human bodys largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company we embrace diversity and respect the dignity privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled direct impact.

TheTechnical Manager - Semi-Solid ESO MS&T acts as key interface between Galderma and the external suppliers for all technical aspects related to the product and the manufacturing process.

As Technical Manager Semi-Solid ESO MS&T your key responsibilities are:

• Technical interface with external suppliers & internal stakeholders
• Lead process validation/verification activities at CDMO together with our partners support root cause investigation of product and process deviations and lead process changes/improvements (either cost/supply and/or product quality) together with key internal and external stakeholders
• Lead or be the technical SME for Technical Transfer activities for assigned products
• Drive trouble-shooting activities lean initiatives and workshop at suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes/yield when applicable
• Ensure up to date MS&T standards & compliance with regulations
• Lead problem solving activities using a range of lean sigma tools
• Follow up on capability & robustness for assigned CDMOs acting as the subject matter expert for manufacturing capability capacity issues & performance. Ensures seamless flow of knowledge and information across functions and with other Sites when applicable for assigned product(s).

Interface with Development teams for assigned portfolio:

• Assess manufacturing capability & capacity as part of new supplier selection or existing supplier gap analysis activity
• Evaluate new product formulations and related processes from CDMOs
• Improve Product formulations with CDMO
• Ensure technical excellence in operational start-up for new manufacturing equipment (if used by Galderma)
• Assess supplier company and process modifications ensuring impact on Galderma products is appropriately considered
• Ensure and support handover from R&D team to Ops team (document development report & scale-up (pilot & commercial scale) reports) is done properly and cover all Operations needs

Technical Product Stewardship:

• Act as product expert and be responsible for assigned semi-solid products
• Review & approve manufacturing specifications & other technical documents (i.e. BOM protocols & reports etc...)
• Support Development and other MS&T departments with competence with regards to the assigned products in order to meet companys overall objectives
• Responsible for Life Cycle Management (LCM) technical activities (process modifications RM/PM modifications etc...) of assigned products
• Support Quality and Regulatory Affairs as product expert in audits regulatory submissions document reviews investigations and deviations

Collaborate closely and effectively with cross-functional departments - R&D Marketing Quality Regulatory Procurement and Manufacturing sites