3 Biotech jobs

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.  Our vision : We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life. Our mission : We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers. Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization? Job Description Summary The Head of Emerging Technology Operations is responsible to direct the production of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions overseeing a Site within a Site area; managing safety, quality, compliance and efficient, product delivery and financial execution. Primary Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities: Lead a dedicated management team with full accountability for asset profitability and success.  Clear accountability for performance improvements and delivery.  Direct responsibility for the operations team and lead via a matrix organization for functions providing support to execution including Engineering, Facilities, EHS, PM, QA, MSAT, QC, PPL. Serving as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) the incumbent will be responsible for leading the execution of the management team, business partner and functional management teams.  Incumbent will be responsible for collaborating with customers in delivering a safe and compliant operation both internally and externally. Drive continuous improvement activities, strategy development and delivery, as well as supporting organizational development and cultural leadership. Collaborate with Quality Assurance to develop, modify, implement and operate quality systems aligned with Lonza standards. Responsible for attracting and retaining skilled talent; training and encouraging a team-centric environment that improves business performance. Must be capable of motivating others, creating a positive work climate where inter-departmental collaboration, coaching and performance feedback are continuous.  Capable of clearly assigning objectives, clearly setting and measuring and monitoring progress, marshaling resources and handling competing priorities. Experienced at establishing clear directions, leading others and bringing out their best. Minimum Qualifications/Skills: BS in Science related discipline: Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry Expertise in manufacturing with management/associate director experience: GMP experience and API manufacturing experience strongly preferred.  Requires excellent project management skills with systematic approaches to problem solving.  Ability to break down complex problems and tasks into activities capable of being performed by personnel. Experience with 6S and Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Green belt or black belt preferred Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills. Demonstrates effective leadership Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers.  High level of suite specific operations and technical skills.  Demonstrates role model EPS behaviors- e.g. 3 way communication, questioning attitude Demonstrates role model safety behaviors Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competency Demonstrate sound decision making, considering broad scope of factors Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form.  Able to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal communication, negotiations, collaboration and management skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and direct tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. The employee is living the cultural beliefs with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.  Is open to and actively seeks out feedback on their performance and translates that feedback into action. Ability to lead, organize and direct complex activities in a broad cross-functional setting.  Ability to integrate broader teams to ensure singular focus. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Lonza.  The place to Go, Stay and Grow.

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.  Our vision : We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life. Our mission : We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers.   Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization? Single point of accountability with authority to execute activities and management resources necessary for production plan achievement.  Lead the department, managing safety, quality, compliance and efficient, product delivery, batch release, and financial execution.  Empowered to reach across functional areas and across phases of execution. Participate in site strategy decisions as a part of the site leadership team for Portsmouth. As a member of the site leadership team, lead cross-functionally with management, support departments, and customers to achieve site vision and strategy. Ensure that the manufacturing facility is in a continuous state of readiness for production and GMP audits. Supervise, train and mentor the manufacturing management team. Create a high-performance team that emphasizes strengths-based execution, accountability, open communication, people development and continuous improvement.  Focus on people development, identification and development of successors and High Potentials. Perform other duties as assigned.  Safety Responsibility Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.  Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.  Employee owns their own safety and the safety of others. Quality Responsibilit y Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs.  All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and relevant actions. Environmental Demands The normal working environment is: Production Floor setting, requiring PPE, gowning, safety shoes and glasses. Mental Demands Must have the ability to comprehend process flow and identify factors which influence the process. Must be able to read and follow defined SOPs and policies, work independently and as part of a team on various manufacturing tasks, identify and communicate non-routine events, and review more complex decisions with Management. Must be able to use automated process equipment and tools.   Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration or employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lonza.  The place to Go, Stay and Grow.

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.  Our vision : We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life. Our mission : We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers. Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization? A the Drug Product Manager you will provide technical expertise in the areas of aseptic processing and fill/finish, commercial product life cycle management, drug production technology transfer, primary packaging, visual inspection and process analytics.  The candidate will identify risks and drive continuous process improvements through technological and operational innovation for drug product manufacturing processes.   In this position, he/she will lead the technical team responsible for Tech Transfer and be responsible for the management of commercial and clinical drug product supply.  You will partner with clients and internal groups to establish robust technical working relationships related to the commercial and clinical manufacturing of sterile drug production.  Aid in the review of new client proposals, the selection and introduction of new drug productions, the evaluation of current and new parenteral liquid filling lines.  Lead the design, development and technology transfer for new and existing manufacturing processes.  Develop processes to monitor and manage the day to day interaction of drug product manufacturing operation to ensure clinical and commercial supply. Requirements Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences or Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Miocrobiology/Biology. Masters of Science or Engineering or PhD preferred 8+ years of biotech industry experience involved in drug product manufacturing, Fill-finish, aseptic techniques.  Experience with large scale manufacturing support (biologics drug product, viral vector, cell/gene therapy) preferred In-depth knowledge of FDA, EMA, GMP and ICH regulatory requirements Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments and delivery of the site strategy without direction. Perform within a dynamic and stressful environment and remain calm under pressure Ability to maintain attention and concentration Ability to analyse problems, practices or procedures in order to define the problem or objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, identify patterns, tendencies and relationships and formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognise alternatives and their implications. Professional interactions with customers, senior leadership and colleagues Offer alternate views and options to opposing direction as well as understanding the obstacles Ability to ensure decisions made are beneficial to the business and the team Strong Leadership skills – strong communication, technical writing, organization and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making. Attention to details and high level of accuracy. The capacity to inspire and motivate a large team in the achievement of specific objectives Effectively presents information and ideas formally and informally, verbally and in writing to others. Ability to communicate status, needs, forecasts, risks and timelines effectively across the organization Strong actively listening skills and ability to work collaboratively to achieve objectives.  Practices safety awareness at all times and considers implications prior to actions Responsibilities He/She will provide technical expertise in the areas of aseptic processing and fill/finish, commercial product life cycle management, drug production technology transfer, primary packaging, visual inspection and process analytics.  The candidate will partner with clients and internal groups to establish robust technical working relationships related to the commercial and clinical manufacturing of sterile drug production.  The candidates will aid in the review of new client proposals, the selection and introduction of new drug productions, the evaluation of current and new parenteral liquid filling lines, lead the design, development and technology transfer for new and existing manufacturing processes.  He/She will develop processes to monitor and manage the day to day interaction of drug product manufacturing operation to ensure clinical and commercial supply. Training team and serving as the SME of aseptic processing procedures Client Facing:   Engage with Program Managers and directly with customers to ensure projects are planned and executed appropriately in order to deliver and meet the needs of the business and the clients. Senior Leadership Interactions: Engage, interact and communicate with the site leadership Team through meetings, Councils and the DMS to ensure sit and is aligned with Business and customer expectations. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lonza.  The place to Go, Stay and Grow.