Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
This is a 1 year fixed contract position
Summary:
Manages the coordination of the activities of the Technology Transfer (TT) function on site and is responsible for the department results. Accountable for the performance of the team within TT and the management of the transfer projects of pharmaceutical products from clients to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The transfer takes place through feasibility analysis, evaluation of transfer and production costs, and coordination of transfer activities, fulfilling client requirements, cGMP standards, Thermo Fisher Scientific's interests and company quality standards.
Essential Functions:
Technical Support to Business
Tech Transfer Projects Management
Optimization of Production Processes
New Projects
Team Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree science, engineering, pharmacy, or business.
Master's degree science, engineering, pharmacy, or business is an asset.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
Experience:
Minimum 7 years' previous experience in Engineering, Productions, Quality, or relevant contract manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5 years' project management and/or clients service experience.
Minimum of 5 years' previous supervisory experience.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong Leadership skills and ability to successfully lead a team of Project Managers. Advanced negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Strong Project Management skills including keeping client relationship on track and mend difficult relationships. Commercial business orientation and financial competency. Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing/operational processes. Excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance knowledge. Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with influence and motivate cross-functional team members. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple project deliverables. Excellent organizational skills with detail orientation. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.
Standards and Expectations:
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work harmoniously with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, shared laboratory assets). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identifies areas for improvement in the execution of analytical procedures. Communicate risks to timelines of deliverables in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical development.