Head of Manufacturing- Assistant Director/ Director - Princeton, United States - NJ BIO INC

NJ BIO INC
NJ BIO INC
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Princeton, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Build, develop, and lead a department that has the capability to manufacture multiple active pharmaceutical products (API) including high-potent APIs (HPAPI), mRNAs, and drug substances (DS) such as Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) following GMP standards.


  • Coordinate activities with functional groups such as facilities, process engineering (manufacturing sciences and technology (MSAT), Technical Services (qualification/validation & Maintenance), and materials management that support the manufacturing of GMP materials.
  • Oversee the department's finalization of manufacturing campaigns.
  • Develop short
- and long-term technical objectives for the organization that cover manufacturing.

  • Lead and manage NJ Bio's manufacturing efforts, collaborating closely with appropriate stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company's timelines.
  • Establish project/program milestones and timelines to drive programs through solid leadership, empowerment, and accountability, ensuring that goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Work with senior leadership to evaluate customers/clients and recommend decision on manufacturing capability.
  • Provide guidance on manufacturing matters to customers/clients/partners/collaborators.
  • Represent the company, addressing aspects of the company's manufacturing capabilities.
  • Partner with Quality colleagues and implements appropriate QA/QC process and controls; has a QA/QC first mindset.
  • Partner with Process R&D colleagues to ensure technical transfer of manufacturing process from lab/pilot scale to GMP.
  • Ensure regulatory inspection preparedness planning for customer/client, investor and regulatory agency visits and inspections while understanding and implementing processes, controls, and methods that align with global health authority regulatory expectations.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills and knowledge
- >15 years management level experience with ability to develop staff.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisionmaking.
  • Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in MasterControl, eQMS, and eBR is a plus.
  • Experience in Unicorn, Opti-Dry, Rockwell Studio is a plus.
  • Knowledge of chemical engineering principles including reaction kinetics, reactor design, chemical thermodynamics, process modeling, heat, and mass transport a plus.
  • Business acumen including experience with Asana, Smartsheet or Microsoft project or equivalent management tool and proven ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
  • Understanding and/or experience in chemical process scaleup and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and/or biologics.
  • Proven record of calm under pressure and a positive attitude.
  • Highly organized.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate.
  • Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).

Education and Experience


Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry or Physical Chemistry and a minimum of 15 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or CDMO industries.

GMP experience a plus.


Working Conditions
Office environment with some lab/manufacturing environment

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NJ Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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