DP gMSAT Technology Deployment Steward

Welcome to Holly Springs North Carolina home to Roche/Genentechs largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing.

The facilitys core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation robotics digital tools real-time data analytics and simple streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets todays demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability with planned launch in 2028.

Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges If so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation.

Join us in Holly Springs where you wont just build a plantyou will build the future of medicine.

The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) Global MSAT & Engineering (PTT) group takes bold steps to modernize technical operations so Roche can deliver medicines for patients more quickly efficiently and partnership with PT colleagues we shape and accelerate technology innovation and product lifecycle management for tomorrow while standardizing and driving operational excellence in PT today.

The PTT - global Manufacturing Science and Technology (gMSAT) department focuses on technical support for commercial products in our internal and external drug substance and drug product network implementation of new technologies network standardization and distribution technologies.

Equipment Design Finalization & Operational Readiness

As a key technical steward you will focus ondriving the site toward operationalreadiness:

• Process Equipment Design Finalization:Collaborate closely with engineering firms and equipment vendorto finalize the detailed design technical specifications and ensure critical process configurations/functiobalities are correctly reflected on all core process equipment FAT & SAT protocols.

• End-to-End Aseptic Integration:Ensure the finalized equipment designs deliver flawless processing across all sterile unit operations:Compounding Buffer & Bulk Filtration Sterile Filtration Aseptic Filling and Visual Inspection.

• Automation & PAT Deployment:Partner with Automation IT and Global teams to drive the on-site implementation testing and deployment of advanced robotics automated material handling real-time data analytics andProcess Analytical Technology (PAT)tools.

• CQV Partnering & Execution:Provide expert technical input into Commissioning Qualification and Validation (CQV) strategies based on User Requirement Specifications (URS). Collaborate directly withexternal CQV service providersto review deliverables and actively participate in theon-the-floor execution of CQV protocols troubleshooting equipment performance gaps to ensure a successful handover.

• Technology Transfer Setup:Define and establish the technical baseline for incoming pipeline products /molecules ensuring the finalized facility andequipment capabilitiesare physically prepared to receive tech transfers seamlessly.

• SOP & Operations Partnership:Partner directly with the Operations team to co-author review and finalize unit operation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring they are delivered on time and technically accurate ahead of water runs and engineering batches.

• Workforce Readiness & Training:Serve as the technical lead for operator training initiatives; translate complex automated PAT and aseptic technical concepts into digestible training modules to support floor-operator qualification.

• Excellent Vendor Engineering Firm & Contractor Management

• Excellent Project Management & Timeline Adherence

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Domain Expertise:Recognized expert inaseptic processing and sterile filling drug product manufacturing with deep technical knowledge spanning from compounding buffer/bulk preparation and filtration through to visual inspection.

• Equipment Design & Vendor Relations:Proven capability in finalizing technical design specifications with process equipment vendors and collaborating with external engineering firms to see concepts built.

• Hands-on CQV Execution:Experience partnering with external CQV service providers with a proven willingness and capability to get on the manufacturing floor to execute testing participate in FAT/SAT and troubleshoot equipment during commissioning and qualification process.

• Automation Robotics & PAT Savvy:Strong technical familiarity with advanced automation automated visual inspection (AVI) systems isolated filling lines digital manufacturing tools and the implementation/validation ofProcess Analytical Technology (PAT)applications.

• Sterilization & Decontamination:Deep technical understanding of core sterilization science including cycle development/qualification and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) decontamination technologies for isolators.

• Risk & Change Tools:Mastery of Quality Risk Management (QRM) tools specifically FMEA alongside a robust understanding of formal change control/implementation procedures in a GMP environment.

• Project Delivery:Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of being methodical highly organized and driving strict adherence to project timelines. Familiarity with Agile frameworks is a plus.

• Collaboration & Training Ability:Natural capability to partner across functional lines (especially with Operations and Quality teams) to communicate technical steps clearly for SOP creation and training execution.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:Advanced degree in a technical engineering or scientific field.

• Industry Experience:8 years of professional experience inlarge molecule sterile production technology(prior greenfield start-up or major facility execution/expansion experience is highly preferred).

• Leadership Experience:5 years of matrix team leadership cross-functional team leadership or people management experience.

• You are willing to travel up to 20%

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Holly Springs NC is $114400 to $212400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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