WuXi Biologics is a global company with leading open-access biologics technology platforms. With operations in Ireland, China, Germany and the U.S., our techno­logy plat­forms and services are designed to help our global clients shorten the disco­very and develop­ment time and lower the cost of biologics and vaccines using either microbial fermen­tation or mammalian cell culture production systems.  Our global clients include over 450 global partners and 18 of the 20 largest pharma­ceutical companies worldwide. Our vision:

“Every drug can be made and every disease can be treated” by building an open-access platform with the most comprehen­sive capabi­lities and techno­logies in the global biologics industry.

Location: Dundalk, Ireland
Department: Manufacturing
Employment type: permanent full-time employment

Pivotal role in the strategy and business planning process, ensuring cross functional colla­boration and leader­ship execution. The primary responsi­bilities of this position consist of ensuring the ongoing optimi­zation of the process and provide manu­facturing support to guarantee the continued manu­facture and supply of quality and biologic products in meeting our Manu­facturing Division Priorities of Compliance, Supply, Strategy and Profit Plan. As a Manu­facturing Technology Lead, you will report to the Manu­facturing Lead and key performer in establi­shing the Manu­facturing Depart­ment initially during and post start-up.

• Lead and actively participate in the team of Process Scientist and Engineers with technical expertise in support of the commercial scale manu­facturing of therapeutic proteins in a mammalian cell culture facility
• Supports operational readiness and provides during ope­rations input to ensure the facility require­ments during start up
• Interfaces post start up with the project to ensure the manu­facturing facility will consistently deliver on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Works closely with the MSAT (Material Science & Technology) team to ensure the effective and efficient tech transfer of products and processes 
• Conducts all activities regarding the Company policies & SOPs, WuXi values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP / cGLP / cGCP), environ­mental guidelines, as appropriate, and advise manage­ment of non-conformance issues and opportu­nities for (CI)

Technical Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in a large-scale biologics manufacturing facility
• Ideally, experienced in establishing a Manufacturing department and building a team in a ‘greenfield’ context of similar size and scale

Knowledge

• In-depth working knowledge of manufacturing operations and thorough knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject required; Masters level qualification is advantageous

Behavioral Competencies

• Target and result oriented work ethic with attention to detail and motivated to ensure the highest standards in Quality and Compliance 
• Driven by excellent communi­cation and inter­personal skills with the ability to cooperate on all organi­zational levels and indepen­dently while reaching for the highest level of effective­ness and efficiency
• Committed to a culture of continues im­provement within the processes such as reducing cycle time and lean principles as well as setting and excellent role model for employees and the wider organization 

WuXi Biologics is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

By embracing our PROUD (Passion-Reward-Ownership-United and Determined) culture, we promote lifelong learning, inclusion, flexibility, honesty and reliability. Moreover, we are committed to giving back to our community and society.

An attractive compensation package in line with industry standards as well as other additional benefits are a standard for us.

Have we sparked your interest in becoming part of this culture and actively shaping the future of WuXi Biologics? 

Then we look forward to receiving your application documents (CV in English), stating your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

Please send your application by e-mail to tanya.rampaul@wuxibiologics.com.

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