Reference #: 395023 Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Marietta Posted Date: May 1 2024

Are you interested in leading a team responsible for engineering at an important drug substance and drug product manufacturing site?  Are you interested in delivering innovative technology and building a team to be successful? If so, this Process Engineering Manager role could be an excellent opportunity for you to explore.

The position has the flexibility to be performed as a Secondment or Full-time opportunity. The Hiring Manager will discuss additional details on options available during the interview process.

As a Process Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team responsible for engineering of equipment and facilities for the manufacture of biological drug substance and sterile drug product. Engineering team responsibilities include the design, delivery, construction, start-up, and qualification of process equipment and areas including drug substance purification, drug product formulation, filling, assembly, and packaging. Responsibilities are by first intent for projects executed within the US. Fluency in (bio)pharmaceutical processes, facilities, operations, engineering methods, and GSK standards in project management, operations, quality, and EHS are essential. Individual management of individual processes and equipment also foreseen.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

Lead a team of process engineers who are individual experts in area specific bioprocess equipment and facility design / operation. Deliver new equipment and processes into the facility - including drug substance unit operations such as buffer preparation, UFDF, mixing, and homogenization and drug product unit operations such as formulation, filling, assembly, and packaging. Support the construction, commissioning, qualification, and 24/7 manufacture of vaccines and medicines critical to patient quality of life and support critical revenues for the company. On-call support for manufacturing troubleshooting and planned upgrades is a team necessity. Fluent in biopharma industry standards for equipment and facility design for cleanability and bioburden control. Expert in CIP/SIP design and operational principles. Familiar with statutory guidance for above (ASME BPE, ISPE). Fluent in sterile fill industry standards for equipment and facility design. Manage efforts and resources required by project teams to meet technical, budget, and schedule goals. Expert in multi-tasking, scheduling, budgeting, and project management. Familiarity with equipment supplier, preferred subcontractor, and consultant engineering markets to support site projects as needed with competitive cost and service. Interface with Automation, Environmental, Health & Safety, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Corporate Engineering groups to assure that each project conforms to approved user requirements. Guide / mentor / coach team as they deliver equipment and facility packages - support their generation of possible solutions and the selection and buy-in of the final solution. Follow-up to ensure the solution is implemented appropriately and satisfies the customer's requirements. Develop high-performing engineers into experienced leaders and experts in manufacturing capable of leading the business outside engineering. Ensure EHS corporate standards, local legislation, and other Quality and Regulatory requirements are included while planning and executing all projects. Also, ensure proper identification and assessment of potential EHS risks that are significant to the business and that can be eliminated or minimized before or during project implementation. Why you?Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline. 10+ years in Engineering and Plant Operations Experience with biopharmaceutical equipment and manufacturing processes. Experience managing capital and systems subject to audits from regulatory bodies. Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Master's degree in engineering 10+ years of prior project and/or process engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Prior project experience in the design, construction, start-up and operation of large bulk biopharmaceutical drug substance AND drug product fill / finish facilities. Demonstrated ability to manage projects >$10m to completion on time and within budget (minimum), preference for >$50m. Familiar with cGMPs, GEPs. Detailed understanding of Design, Installation, and Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of new pharmaceutical equipment and/or utilities. Must be able to interact well with peers, subordinates, and senior personnel in scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines. Demonstrated ability to participate as a leader or member on cross-functional and self-directed work teams. Must be comfortable and thrive in ambiguity and think strategically to solve complex problems. Sense of Urgency / Decision making. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Must be able to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions and implement decisions. Must be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Project Management Professional Program Certification or Professional Engineer license

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