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Sr. Engineer, Process Validation

Employer
Emergent BioSolutions
Location
Baltimore (Bayview), MD, US
Start date
Dec 3, 2020

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Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Engineer of Process Validation within the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology department is responsible for leading defined Process Validation efforts and overall PV strategy and execution at the Baltimore Bayview site, as well as contributing and leading Technology Transfer activities where needed. The complexity of the work demands a solid technical background across a variety of scientific disciplines and fundamentals on manufacturing process and validation, which includes biopharmaceutical best practices, statistical analysis, regulatory requirements for validation, among others.

This role includes cross-functional collaboration and partnership with MS&T leadership, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers to develop and execute on the PV strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Engage with MS&T Leadership Team to ensure appropriate alignment of resources to support site projects and routine operational needs
  • Maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners/customers
  • Responsible for working with applicable Project Managers to ensure departmental resources are appropriately allocated based on work scope and technical needs.
  • Track and report status on progress against plan and ensure commitment to key stakeholders are met in a timely and high-quality manner
  • Apply scientific rationale and validation expertise to execute on process validation strategies to support scientifically sound and robust regulatory applications
  • Lead execution of Continued Process Verification strategy with MS&T team
  • Lead Validation Activities including hold studies, filtration and extractable/leachable studies
  • Lead technology transfer and continuous improvement activities across ongoing and incoming projects
  • Author technology transfer, validation and manufacturing documentation including plans and reports
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing in production suite as needed
  • Assist with implementation of unit operations in manufacturing suite
  • Determine equipment needs and CapEx for projects
  • Support Process Validation during FDA and other regulatory agency inspections, develop CMC sections of regulatory applications, with leadership oversight
  • Support initiatives ensuring department and site Validation Compliance including training, communication forums, continuous improvement
  • Lead change in a positive manner through department

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
  • Degree (Bachelor to Ph.D.) in a related field with a minimum of 8 years industry experience including manufacturing in a regulated environment under cGMPs
  • Experience in managing scientists/engineers in a fast paced, challenging environment. It is essential that this leader creates an engaging workplace with a strong focus on strategy and developing and empowering people
  • Proven track record of management and leadership effectiveness
  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and QbD principles applicable to a manufacturing environment, with successful application experience
  • Diverse and demonstrated technical knowledge with strong risk management mindset
  • Strong technical and communication skills: oral/written and listening. Must have good verbal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and extemporaneously to a variety of audience types.
  • Must have good written communication skills - the ability to tailor communications to all levels in department and prepare appropriate updates to senior management. Must have effective communication skills for "upward" and "downward" audiences.
  • Personal Competencies: Self-awareness, Integrity, Team Player, Adaptability
  • Computer skills (MS Office, JMP/MiniTab or equivalent statistical software, Visio, MS Project)


Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

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Company

Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For more information visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Stock Symbol: EBS

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Phone
240-631-3200
Location
400 Professional Drive
Suite 400
Gaithersburg
Maryland
20879
United States

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