Job Description

　　Manufacturing Support and Optimization (MSO) serves a key role within LM S&T-GSTS (Global Science Technology Services) to leverage data and DS/DP technology to identify and implement optimization for in-line manufacturing (yield, inventory reduction, throughput, CoGm, waste reduction), and support/Lead complex technical investigations. Our stakeholders and customers include the large molecule manufacturing sites, technical product leadership teams, commercialization teams, and Value Chain Management Teams. We deliver business value to our customers by enabling digital and data capabilities, enhancing process robustness, improving productivity, and reducing waste in the manufacturing processes. This is achieved by focusing on our customers' needs, sponsoring and prioritizing digital initiatives, collaborating with Digital MMD, applying data science to identify opportunities for improvement, and leading or supporting the execution and implementation of digital and data projects.

　　The Associate Director position is responsible for leading yield improvement projects across both vaccine and biologics products, supporting significant investigations through data aggregation and analysis, and developing fit for purpose dashboards to support major investigations. The goal is to provide value to the organization by using the power of the process and analytical data to collaborate with Site and Global Tech Operation, Operations, and Quality to drive yield improvements and/or determination of root cause for significant investigations.

　　Additionally, this position will provide critical technical SME support for the China Agency QN review and approval as part of vaccine batch release requirement in China. The goal is to achieve the "right first time" QN review to ensure our Company's Vaccine products on time released into China market. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Site Tech Operation and Quality, Global Tech Operation and Quality, and China In Market Quality in the QN review preparation. The candidate will also be responsible to conduct the presentation mock run with China In Market Quality. The candidate needs to be available to attend the QN review meeting with Chinese Agency as needed, and also follow up with the question raised during the Agency Review. In addition to the China QN review, the candidate will also support other China related inquires and response, including inspections.

　　Position Responsibilities and Capabilities:

　　Managing multiple technical projects and assembling and leading multidisciplinary teams to design and implement new systems/technology/standards.Encourage and lead in use of digital and data as enabling technologies to achieve company objectives.Utilizing sound scientific and engineering principles for problem solving and recommending changes in production processes for select vaccine and biologics franchises.Use process and analytical data to drive to increased process understanding and/or root cause determination for significant investigationsResponsible for the QN summary initiation and obtain the approval from site IPTProvide technical SME's assessment on the QNProvide technical translation to Chinese to ensure the technical meaning is properly translatedProvide mock run to prepare the China In-Marketing teamBeing present during the China Agency QN reviewResponsible for the follow up questionsTeaching, coaching, mentoring, and learning from team members.

　　Education Minimum Requirement:

　　B.S. degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biology, biochemistry or related life science or engineering discipline and a minimum of eight years of relevant industrial experienceM.S. degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biology, biochemistry or related life science or engineering discipline and a minimum of six years of relevant industrial experiencePh.D. in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biology, biochemistry or related life science or engineering discipline and a minimum of three years of relevant industrial experience

　　Required Experience and Skills:

　　Broader experience and knowledge in vaccine manufacturing process in the areas of upstream, downstream, drug product process, analytical, raw material, or packaging.Experience and knowledge in manufacturing process data and related analytics.Upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing experience (industry or academic).Passion for analyzing data and identifying opportunity for manufacturing process and productivity improvement.Experience and knowledge in tools such as Mantis, Dataiku, Pipeline Pilot, Werum MES, OSI Software PI, JMPStrong leadership skills.Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to problem solving, with a bias toward going to see problems for oneself.Strong technical ability in understanding complex investigation.Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, and verbal/written communication skills are required.Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve it.Enthusiasm, confidence and initiative-taking ability needed for continuous learning and its applications.A strong desire to succeed and to help others to do the same.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to travel up to 15%.

　　Preferred Experience and Skills:

　　Strongly preferred to have Fluency in Chinese both in technical translation and formal verbal and written communication, being able to represent our Company during the QN review meeting with China Agency.Experience in regulatory agency inspectionsBiologics, vaccine or sterile processingCross-functional project leadership

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$130,960.00 - $206,200.00

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　　Regular

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　　Requisition ID:R272512