Jobs · Management · California

Supervisor, Downstream Purification

BioSpace · Novato, CA · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Leads the daily operations in the area, making appropriate decisions, troubleshooting, and ensuring schedules are adhered to with minimal oversight
  • Directs and provides hands-on training to staff members
  • Manages staff effectively, setting standards and fostering a culture of compliance, strong work ethic, and continuous learning
  • Takes responsibility for complex projects and interacts effectively with peers across manufacturing to achieve alignment and improvements
  • Pairs with support groups such as Facilities, Validation, MSAT, and Quality to complete scheduled activities

Process Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of relevant process theory, equipment, and compliance
  • Able to troubleshoot, identify issues, and support resolutions with technical groups
  • Performs ongoing operational tasks in respective work area using scientific thinking and decision-making

Quality and Compliance

  • Comprehensive understanding and adherence to cGMPs as related to commercial operations
  • Initiates and owns required Corrective and Preventative Actions and leads change control actions
  • Supports the closure of manufacturing discrepancies and change requests
  • Current understanding of FDA and EMEA guidelines, cGMPs for Manufactured Drug Products

Business

  • Experience with business systems such as Process Historian, LIMS, Trackwise, ERP, MES
  • Supports trend analysis and communication of departmental metrics
  • Identifies and drives opportunities for process and business optimization
  • Translates company and department goals into actionable objectives for self and staff

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Applied Physics, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 4 years of directly related industry experience, including at least 2 years with proven leadership roles

Night Shift Details

  • Sundays, Tuesdays, and alternate Wednesdays, 1800-0700
  • MFG area specific to Drug Substance Purification
  • 100% time on-site

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