Senior Manager, Operations Lead (Assembly and Packaging)

Welcome to Holly Springs North Carolina home to Genentechs largest-ever investment with an ambitious goal to be a fully connected Plant of the Future. This is where next-generation technology capability digital connectivity and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing. This will include Component Prep & Compounding Liquid PFS Filling Automated Inspection Autoinjector Assembly Packaging/Finished Products.

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 will not only meet todays demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolism) medicines but is a strategic commitment to be scalable with this portfolio which serves one of the largest patient populations in the world. This is a fast-paced highly entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability from the site team to launch operations in 2028.

Are you a problem-solver and change agent who thrives in a High-Performing Team environment eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges If so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up but to 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 Opportunity:

Were seeking a highly experienced and strategic Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in ensuring safe cost-effective and efficient device assembly and packaging operations ns while maintaining compliance with cGMPs regulatory guidelines from Health Authorities and Genentech quality the project phase you will be an integral member of the User Team and will provide scientific and technical leadership for the new large volume manufacturing facility in Holly partnership with the Engineering and the start-up project (user) team you will collaborate with our partner organizations (Engineering MSAT Quality Supply Chain Technical Development Regulatory CMO Strategy) to provide expertise in project management and technical and operational design testing qualification validation as well as all other activities related to design and start-up a new Drug Product Fill and Finish facility. This role specifically is about ensuring validation and operational readiness of the facilitys device assembly and packaging lines. Following the go-live of the facility you will transition into a routine position with responsibilities of daily manufacturing operation.

This role requires you to be onsite fill time initially at the Genentech project office before transitioning on-site once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered. Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase.

During this time:

• You will support the project leadership and co-lead project teams thereby driving optimal greenfield facility and operations design towards high manufacturing efficiency and quality in line to meet product and cGMP/regulatory requirements. You will champion self-initiated or assigned parts of the project within the context of project and company objectives and justify goals towards management. This also includes provision and realization of creative ideas to drive business and project efficiency and may contain connecting manufacturing technology advances and digital transformation aspects.

• Together with the suppliers and contractors you will build all required processes documents tests to transition the design plans into a functioning approved manufacturing process.

• You will foster a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt and ensure the integration of environmental health safety and security into the business and manufacturing processes systems and programs while reporting safety and environmental incidents within ones functional area.

• You understand the bigger picture of the project and large volume low cost manufacturing as part of the CVRM disease area and how Pharma Technical (PT) contributes to it. You will work closely with the overall project team the wider organisation and interdepartmental staff to meet department and company goals. You will effectively partner with and influence stakeholders across the broader organization without formal authority and drive technical decisions balancing project product quality/regulatory and operations views.

• You will provide knowledge and training on complex process and equipment technologies to all required partners. You will provide training materials and training for people joining the organization. You will act as a coach for colleagues with less experience and help them develop skills/expertise.

• You will support the organizational design for Device Assembly and Packaging to align with the various phases of the project and long term operations.

Following transition to steady state manufacturing you will:

• Possess extended technical knowledge and industrial standards in device assembly and packaging control strategy qualification and process validation as well as facility/asset expertise to manage and drive complex problem solving and/or business improvement.

• Lead Specialists and strategic leaders in the Assembly and Packaging areas with the focus on team leadership development and accountability along with cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution. Help build a pipeline of aseptic processing leaders to ensure the future success of Holly Springs.

• Coach and develop and lead Process Unit Leads (PULs) in all aspects of daily assembly and packaging operations..

• Collaborate with Master Scheduling resources to efficiently load production considering risks and opportunities and optimize the use of assembly and packaging assets by working with support groups to maximize the utilization.

• Develop implement and optimize assembly and packaging business processes at a plant level establishing standards and best practices to ensure safe cost-effective and efficient operations

• Participate in the development of production productivity and financial goals ensuring site goals are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase the operating effectiveness of the organization

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments to enable progress across the organization demonstrating exceptional communication skills to facilitate effective teamwork and engagement while representing the Assembly and Packaging departments in necessary engagements

• Apply strategic thinking and a systems approach to anticipate business risks and drive execution while demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the broader business context including safety finance and interdependencies and exemplifying agile leadership roles of visionary architect coach and catalyst (VACC)

Who You Are:

• You hold a Bachelors degree a science or engineering discipline and 8 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• You have experience in device assembly and packaging operations

• You are skilled with coaching mentoring and inspiring others while also possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and strong communication abilities

• You have a successful track record of working collaboratively with internal and external teams partners suppliers and customers

• You have a strong knowledge of FDA and EMEA guidelines and cGMPs for Manufacturing Parenteral Drug Products including validation requirements

• You have proficiency in working with validated change management discrepancy management inventory management and production control systems

• You have proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Holly Springs is $116900 - $217100 . Actual pay will be determined based on experience level 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.

Link to Benefits

Relocation benefits are provided

This is an on-site position.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ promote and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. The companys policy prohibits unlawful discrimination including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status individuals with disabilities status and consistent with all federal state or local laws.

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