Principal Scientist, Production
- Employer
- Bachem
- Location
- Torrance, CA, US
- Start date
- Feb 2, 2021
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Supply Chain, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
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The Principal Scientist in Production Department will work in a team manner to achieve goal-oriented solutions in development for optimizing and troubleshooting of production processes in Liquid Phase and/or Solid Phase-synthesis. This position will work in conjunction with the management of the production groups, will coordinate with other departments, and may lead/manage a team for assigned projects
Your Tasks:
Required:
Preferred:
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Your Tasks:
- Serve as subject matter expert for internal/external customers, and set clear timelines & goals for assigned projects; prioritize efforts to deliver on time; provide excellent customer experience
- Plan and execute multiple projects in Production, and assign resources according to priorities and business requirements
- Lead peptide and/or oligonucleotide API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) projects, including research, investigation, validation, and continuous production process improvement in Production Department
- Timely update and report status/results of in-progress projects to the particular stakeholders; prepare technical reports; present outcome/results of projects with stakeholders
- Maintain production quality by reducing backlog of open and aging quality records, including deviations, CAPAs, and customer commitments
- Collaborate with cross-function departments to plan the necessary resources in order to guarantee a smooth and efficient execution of projects with optimized utilization of internal and external resources
- Proactively monitor the trend of working techniques, purification technologies and production processes; advise and drive installation of production equipment, tools and chemical utilities
- Support in planning and implementation of investment projects to achieve higher capacity, compliance, or new technologies; contribute to all capital expenditure activities as needed
- Realize improvement opportunities for safety compliance and manufacturing process streamline; improve established processes with regards to cost, efficiency and safety
- Follow good housekeeping in workplace; ensure GMP compliant operation in Production
- Be responsible for production equipment/assets/facility; support for the related preventive maintenance
- Support Production VP in technology transfers and business proposals
- Recruit, coach, and supervise production staff to meet quality, quantity, and timeline requirements; identify and develop capable individuals to the first tier of supervisors (team leaders)
Required:
- PhD Degree in Chemistry or a Science related field, 5+ years' industry experience. A postdoc experience is a plus
- Good knowledge of peptide/oligonucleotide chemistry
- Minimum of 10 years in Organic Synthesis and its relevant purification
- Strong understanding of production quality systems and cGMP regulations
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, strategic and analytical thinking, directed toward achieving objectives
- Market-focused and customer-focused with the ability to anticipate changes in needs and potential problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer knowledge, including ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience of Visio and Project is a plus
- Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
- Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
- Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time
- Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment
Preferred:
- Experience with Master Control and SAP
- Industry experience
- Understanding of GMP according to ICH Q7
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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