Bioprocessing Associate

As Manufacturing Systems Specialist you will be responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Systems team within the Manufacturing Operations group. The incumbent will provide expert support to the manufacturing team in the areas of SAP LIMS finite scheduling (Orchestrate) and benchtop equipment.

Organization Description

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Were one of the worlds top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery development and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China the US the EU and Asia. We currently employ over 10000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Department Description

AsManufacturing Systems Specialistyou will be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected and where we work together focused on changing lives.In this role you will be reporting to theManufacturing Systems Lead.

Your Responsibilities

• In this role youwill bea key member of Manufacturing Operations team in WuXi Biologics Ireland.
• Provide expert support to the Manufacturing department in the areas of SAP LIMS Trackwise and Finite Scheduling.
• Process and System owner for Manufacturing benchtop equipment. Responsibilities in this area will include but are not limited to management of the MFG benchtop support e.g. vendors maintain an accurate equipment list of benchtop equipment and ensure all required system SOPs are in place.
• Ensure all Manufacturing benchtop equipment are maintained in a qualified state by collaborating with relevant departments on all aspects of benchtop equipment qualification lifecycle (URS to decommissioning).
• Co-ordinate vendor visits on site for bench top support qualification and maintenance as needed.
• Provide input to budget for systems.

• Collaborate with MT and MSAT groups on technical transfer and process validation as required.
• Collaborate with QC & QA groups to ensure GMP compliance manage deviation investigation and CAPA implementation and support client auditing and agency inspections.
• Ensure that the MFG training team are supported regarding benchtop equipment training and troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensuring continual improvement of manufacturing documentation (SOPs MBRs OJTs) for areas of responsibility to ensure they are current accurate and clear.
• Communicate operational status regularly to senior management as required at the appropriate level of detail.

• Assist the MFG systems lead to coordinate the work between theMFG systemsgroups and other functional groups to meet the production objectives and timelines.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing new models of benchtop and new equipment as required.

• Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of theManufacturing Operations Associate Director and Systems lead.
• Support future initiatives such as electronic batch records electronic logbooks etc. on behalf of Manufacturing.
• Will act as a role model for the Manufacturing function and the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile:The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Education

• Diploma BSc MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering Bioscience Biotechnology or Analytical Science
  
  

Knowledge/Experience

• More than 2 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP systems such as SAP and Benchtop equipment qualification and operation etc.
• Ideally have a solid understanding of quality system in terms of deviation investigation CAPA and change control.
• Experience in working with the cross-functional teams.
• Strong team lead with the demonstrated ability to manage and support manufacturing operations in a flexible and dynamic team environment.
• A proficiency in operating a drug substance commercial manufacturing facility and/or a pilot plant.
• The individual need to have good understanding in DQ FAT SAT IQ OQ & PQ (commissioning and qualification).
• Knowledge of GMP systems such as SAP and Benchtop equipment qualification and operation etc.
• Ideally knowledge and experience of scheduling software including Orchestrate.

Personal skills:

• Ideally experienced in establishing a Manufacturing department and working in a team in a greenfield context of similar size and scale.
• A strong collaborator with the ability to adapt to daily challenges of a manufacturing work environment while maintaining positive and productive attitude and fostering this attitude among direct reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be initiative-taking.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a short period of time.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and strong diligence

As we extend our global reach we need colleagues interested in change in challenge and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!Apply now!

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