Manufacturing Science Specialist

工作内容

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Job Description

About the role

The Process Science Specialist handles large and complex investigations related to manufacturing processes and ensures that adequate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.

He defends such investigations in front of regulators. He also works on process improvements and process robustness initiatives and leads such projects from start to implementation, including the submission preparation. He leads risk analyses for existing manufacturing processes as well as for new/upgraded processes. He leads cross-functional groups (also with other facilities), evaluates possible actions to mitigate/reduce the effect of the identified risks, and ensures the follow-up of the implementation of the actions.

How you will contribute

Handles complex CAPA investigations related to manufacturing operations. In view of this

• Uses Six Sigma and DMAIC methods where appropriate.
• Defines tasks/experiments to be performed, provides required documentation and ensures also that adequate corrective actions are implemented to address the identified root-cause(s).
• Ensures and defends adequate deployment, implementation and utilization of all quality systems as defined by Takeda Procedures within his organization. Ensures a thorough and timely handling of associated tasks and activities.
• Favors communication, critical thinking, problem solving and team work across all manufacturing facilities.
• Defends investigations in front of regulators during audits
  

Develops and leads projects that will improve yields, throughput & process efficiency, production process control and/or will reduce process variations. In view of this

• Uses QbD, DIDOV, Lean and implements new technologies (including PAT) where appropriate.
• Conducts risk analyses for existing manufacturing processes as well as for new/upgraded processes (Capacity increase, Change Request, …), evaluate and implement actions to mitigate/reduce the identified risks.
• Defines tasks/experiments to be performed, provides required documentation and leads the project from start to the implementation, including the submission preparation.
• Ensures and defends adequate deployment, implementation and utilization of all quality systems as defined by Takeda Procedures within his organization. Ensures a thorough and timely handling of associated tasks and activities.
• Defends submissions in the role of recognized process expert.
  

As a recognized process expert

• Is involved in technology transfers, CMO related activities
• Ensures training of personnel on Scientific & Technical topics
  

Decision related to the organization of the Process Science activities, including document writing, data review, DoE with internal/external lab, order of studies/testing related to Process Science activities

Contact with internal and external stakeholder for the coordination of Process Sciences activities (root cause analysis and/or product impact assessment related to deviation, documentation writing, establishment of DoE with testing/sampling at lab or manufacturing scale) ; contact and with external stakeholders (Takeda SME, material/equipment/technology suppliers, lab contractors).

Accountability to the Process Sciences and MQ Lead, to the Project leads, to the Global MS organization

How You Will Contribute

Education

Master or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bio-Engineering or BioChemistry or equivalent by experience

Experience

3 to 5 years in Pharmaceuticals & Bio-therapeutics manufacturing, in a similar function

Skills

• Honest and responsible, flexible, customer focused, team player, open minded
• Critical thinking and Problem Solving
• GMP and bioprocessing knowledge and experience
• Experience with Technical writing (in English) in preparation of regulatory submission files and defending topics during an FDA or cGMP audit
• QbD, DIDOV, Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methods as appropriate
  

More About Us

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Locations

BEL - Lessines

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time